2023 Hyundai
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 25 - 28 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.1 ft3 | 72.8 - 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 277 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 188.4 in | 196.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.1 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.0 in |
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Subaru Ascent.
The Hyundai Santa Fe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Ascent.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Subaru Ascent, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Santa Fe will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Ascent.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a little narrower than the Subaru Ascent, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly shorter than the Subaru Ascent, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent is clearly the choice over the Hyundai Santa Fe for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Santa Fe has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Santa Fe has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will in the Subaru Ascent.