The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (11 - 13) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 30,700

€ 35,500

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
65.9
70.1
78.9
70.7
74.4
84.3
70.1 in
Width
74.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.9 in
Height
70.7 in
103
179.5
106.3
184.1
179.5 in
Length
184.1 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.3 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
SH
Generation
CM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EE20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
145 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
145 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
24.4 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
40 mpg
22 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
28 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
674 mi
Range
440 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
674 mi
440 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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).
200.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0D
121.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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