Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length176.6 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase99.4 in
- Curb weight3,140 lb – 3,320 lb
- Width68.3 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 7.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 645 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 645 lb heavier (3,230 lb vs 3,875 lb)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 6.1 in narrower (68.3 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 7.5 in shorter (176.6 in vs 184.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.6 in | 184.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 74.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,230 lb | 3,875 lb | 645 lb |
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