Hyundai Santa Fe vs Subaru Outback Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Subaru Outback
- Length187.8 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in
- Curb weight3,591 lb – 4,085 lb
- Width74.4 in
- Subaru Outback width73.0 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.5 in shorter (187.8 in vs 191.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 108.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 51 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 3,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 9.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.5 in shorter (187.8 in vs 191.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 51 lb heavier (3,838 lb vs 3,787 lb)
- Height: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 0.6 in narrower (74.4 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe 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 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Subaru Outback | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.8 in | 191.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 73.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 108.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 9.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,838 lb | 3,787 lb | 51 lb |
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