Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length184.6 in – 193.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 4,098 lb
- Width74.0 in – 74.2 in
- Subaru Outback width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in shorter (188.8 in vs 189.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 244 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 3,535 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 244 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 3,535 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (74.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 107.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 189.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 71.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 107.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 9.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,779 lb | 3,535 lb | 244 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 193.1 in).
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