The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 15)
€ 27,500

€ 30,000

€ 27,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic is 5.1 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
66.9
70.1
78.9
66.3
74
84.3
70.1 in
Width
74 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.9 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 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.57 %

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

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder boxer 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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
148 hp
189 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
145 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
22.94 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
19 mpg
27 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
23 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
273 mi
Range
457 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
273 mi
457 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
181.4 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 2.0X ecomatic
181.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0X ecomatic
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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