The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0D (15 - 18) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15)
€ 30,500

€ 30,000

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0D is 3.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.3
74
84.3
70.7 in
Width
74 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.3 in
Height
66.3 in
103.9
181.5
106.3
184.6
181.5 in
Length
184.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
3444 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.23 %

General
Subaru Forester 2.0D
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
SJ
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 2400 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0D
23.75 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
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0D
41 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
33 mpg
city
20 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
654 mi
Range
457 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0D
654 mi
457 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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
117.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 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
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1861 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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