2023 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2024 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai
Santa Fe

MSRP*: $28,750 to $44,300
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Outback

2024 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 28 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 72.1 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 277-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 277 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 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 41.7 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Santa Fe than in the Subaru Outback. 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 Outback.

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Santa Fe, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Santa Fe or the Subaru Outback, it's going to cost you about the same.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe 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 for pulling heavy loads. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Subaru Outback are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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