Subaru Outback 1998 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2000

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Subaru Outback
1998 - 2003
Hyundai Santa FE
2000 - 2004
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Hyundai Santa FE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.5 - 3.0 (petrol)2.0 - 3.5 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 156 - 209 HP112 - 203 HP
Torque: 223 - 282 NM183 - 297 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 - 9.5 seconds11.4 - 17 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.0 - 10.57.6 - 12.2
Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.50 m
Width: 1.74 m1.82 m
Height: 1.58 m1.71 m
Subaru Outback is 22 cm longer than the Hyundai Santa FE, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 13 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 527 litres850 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1649 litres2100 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Subaru Outback has 323 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. This could mean that the Subaru Outback uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 451 litres).
Turning diameter: no data11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`038~ 2`260
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 12001800
Pros and Cons: Subaru Outback has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
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