Subaru Outback vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length186.2 in – 188.7 in
- Height59.1 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,310 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width72.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 278 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,748 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 278 lb heavier (3,470 lb vs 3,748 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in taller (61.2 in vs 66.0 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 10.3 in shorter (187.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.4 in | 177.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 61.2 in | 66.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.1 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lb | 3,748 lb | 278 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.2 in – 188.7 in).
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