2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vs. 2024 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe HEV

MSRP*: $36,210 to $41,870
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2024 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City 33 - 36 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 31 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 226-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 226 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 188.4 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.1 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Outback. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
The Subaru Outback requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV is about the same width as the Subaru Outback. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Outback, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV and the Subaru Outback. The Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.