Subaru Forester 2005 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai Santa FE) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 33 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 99 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Santa FE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Santa FE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Santa FE engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.73 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 387 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.7 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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