Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length193.1 in
- Height66.5 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,997 lb – 4,198 lb
- Width74.2 in
- Subaru Outback width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in shorter (193.1 in vs 189.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.4 in taller (66.5 in vs 66.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (4,098 lb vs 3,718 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 380 lb heavier (4,098 lb vs 3,718 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 1.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 72.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 108.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Outback is 3.5 in shorter (193.1 in vs 189.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Subaru Outback
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 189.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 72.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 66.5 in | 66.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,098 lb | 3,718 lb | 380 lb |
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