The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI (7-seater) (17 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 32,400

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 Subaru Forester 2.0X is 5.5 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
66.9
70.1
78.9
65.9
74
86.2
70.1 in
Width
74 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.2 in
66.9 in
Height
65.9 in
103
179.5
106.3
185
179.5 in
Length
185 in
103 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3765 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
9.24 %

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

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
185 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
25 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
444 mi
Range
423 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
423 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1768 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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