The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15)
€ 30,700

€ 30,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0D is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
65.9
70.1
78.9
66.3
74
84.3
70.1 in
Width
74 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
66.3 in
103
179.5
106.3
184.6
179.5 in
Length
184.6 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.65 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
189 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
674 mi
Range
457 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
457 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
164.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1861 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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