The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (13 - 15) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6 GLS 2WD (7-seater) (06 - 09)
€ 39,900

€ 32,400

€ 39,900
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 Subaru Forester 2.0XT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
68.3
70.7
80.7
70.7
74.4
84.3
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.3 in
Height
70.7 in
103.9
180.9
106.3
184.1
180.9 in
Length
184.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
3721 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.44 %

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

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FA20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
186 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
186 hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
183 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
183 lb‑ft
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
▶ REPLAY
15.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.7 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
23 mpg
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
439 mi
Range
462 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
462 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
191.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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