Subaru Outback vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length189.0 in
- Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Curb weight3,357 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width69.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.9 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 381 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 381 lb heavier (3,494 lb vs 3,875 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 5.5 in taller (62.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 4.7 in narrower (69.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.9 in shorter (189.0 in vs 184.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 4.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 4.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 184.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 74.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 62.4 in | 67.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,494 lb | 3,875 lb | 381 lb |
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