Subaru Outback vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length188.2 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,389 lb – 3,631 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Outback has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 413 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,923 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 413 lb heavier (3,510 lb vs 3,923 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 2.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.1 in shorter (188.2 in vs 184.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.2 in | 184.1 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb | 3,923 lb | 413 lb |
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