Subaru Forester 2005 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai Santa FE, but torque is 18 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Thanks to more power Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1.3 litres less 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 | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru XV | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 469 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1473 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 82 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| 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`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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