Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length177.2 in
- Height66.0 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,549 lb – 3,946 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.3 in shorter (177.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 278 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,470 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 278 lb heavier (3,748 lb vs 3,470 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in taller (66.0 in vs 61.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.3 in shorter (177.2 in vs 187.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (72.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 187.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 69.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 61.2 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,470 lb | 278 lb |
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