Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Forester · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length180.9 in
- Height66.4 in – 68.2 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,285 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.2 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 0.8 in taller (67.3 in vs 66.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 527 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 527 lb heavier (3,468 lb vs 3,995 lb)
- Length: Subaru Forester is 12.2 in shorter (180.9 in vs 193.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 3.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 74.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is shorter by 12.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Forester · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Forester — Based on length × width (Subaru Forester)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Forester | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 193.1 in | 12.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 74.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 67.3 in | 66.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,468 lb | 3,995 lb | 527 lb |
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