The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 4WD Automatic (5-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 29,000

€ 34,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Forester 2.0X is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6.
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
66.9
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
66.9 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 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
16.43 %

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

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
148 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X
145 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.99 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X
23.09 lb/hp
21.99 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X
28 mpg
22 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
444 mi
Range
440 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X
444 mi
440 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
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).
200.8 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0X
159.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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