Subaru Outback vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length189.0 in
- Height65.8 in
- Wheelbase107.9 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,423 lb – 3,647 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.0 in – 74.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.2 in shorter (189.0 in vs 188.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 108.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 244 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,779 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 244 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,779 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.4 in narrower (71.7 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (65.8 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (107.9 in vs 108.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.0 in | 188.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 74.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 108.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 7.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,779 lb | 244 lb |
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