The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 29,800

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI is 5.1 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Subaru Forester 2.0X.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
66.3
74
84.3
66.9
70.1
78.9
74 in
Width
70.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
66.3 in
Height
66.9 in
106.3
184.6
103
179.5
184.6 in
Length
179.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
3673 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.56 %

General
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
DM
Generation
SH
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
189 hp
148 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
146 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
146 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
19.43 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
497 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
457 mi
497 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Environmental Impact
164.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
142.1 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Subaru Forester 2.0X
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1861 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










47.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft