The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 2WD (7-seater) (06 - 09) vs. Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15)
€ 32,400

€ 39,900

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Subaru Forester 2.0XT.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
70.7
74.4
84.3
68.3
70.7
80.7
74.4 in
Width
70.7 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
70.7 in
Height
68.3 in
106.3
184.1
103.9
180.9
184.1 in
Length
180.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.44 %

General
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
CM
Generation
SJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
186 hp
237 hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
183 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Performance
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.7 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
21.16 lb/hp
15.7 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
23 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
439 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
462 mi
439 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
191.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









25.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.3 cu ft