Subaru Outback vs Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Outback · Hyundai Santa Fe
- Length189.6 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Ground clearance8.7 in
- Curb weight3,622 lb – 3,902 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Hyundai Santa Fe width74.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.4 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Santa Fe has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 108.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 220 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,982 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Santa Fe is 220 lb heavier (3,762 lb vs 3,982 lb)
- Width: Subaru Outback is 2.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 1.8 in shorter (189.6 in vs 187.8 in)
- Height: Hyundai Santa Fe is 0.5 in taller (66.1 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Outback · garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Outback — Subaru Outback has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Outback — Based on length × width (Subaru Outback)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.6 in | 187.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 74.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 66.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 7.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,762 lb | 3,982 lb | 220 lb |
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