Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length179.5 in
- Height65.9 in – 66.9 in
- Wheelbase103.0 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.5 in taller (66.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 568 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 568 lb heavier (3,355 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 4.3 in narrower (70.1 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 4.6 in shorter (179.5 in vs 184.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 4.3 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 184.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 67.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,355 lb | 3,923 lb | 568 lb |
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