Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,727 lb – 4,022 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Outback width69.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.9 in shorter (184.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 62.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 381 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,494 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 381 lb heavier (3,875 lb vs 3,494 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.5 in taller (67.9 in vs 62.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 69.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.9 in shorter (184.1 in vs 189.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 189.0 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 69.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 62.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,875 lb | 3,494 lb | 381 lb |
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