Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length184.1 in
- Height67.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,725 lb – 4,120 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.2 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 401 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 3,522 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 401 lb heavier (3,923 lb vs 3,522 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (74.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.2 in taller (67.9 in vs 65.7 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in shorter (184.1 in vs 188.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 188.2 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 71.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 65.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,923 lb | 3,522 lb | 401 lb |
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