2021 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2021 Subaru Outback

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

#2 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Subaru Outback

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Calligraphy AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD	21	28	$40,257	$42,250
Santa Fe Calligraphy FWD	22	28	$38,828	$40,750
Santa Fe Limited AWD	21	28	$38,543	$40,450
Santa Fe Limited FWD	22	28	$36,923	$38,750
Santa Fe SE AWD	22	25	$27,351	$28,700
Santa Fe SE FWD	25	28	$25,732	$27,000
Santa Fe SEL AWD	22	25	$29,065	$30,500
Santa Fe SEL FWD	25	28	$27,446	$28,800

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback CVT	26	33	$25,187	$26,795
Outback Limited CVT	26	33	$31,451	$33,595
Outback Limited XT CVT	23	30	$35,451	$37,995
Outback Onyx Edition XT CVT	23	30	$32,875	$35,145
Outback Premium CVT	26	33	$27,318	$29,045
Outback Touring CVT	26	33	$35,034	$37,495
Outback Touring XT CVT	23	30	$37,240	$39,945

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,257

$25,187

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,250

$26,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$704 / month

$447 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe makes premium gains with hybrid and turbo-4 power and a Palisade-like interior.

The 2021 Subaru Outback hangs on to its remarkably rugged stance as it grows more refined than ever.

TCC Likes

Larger standard and available touchscreens
Hybrid models
Potent powertrains

Capable as ever
Big 11.6-inch touchscreen
A roomy interior

TCC Dislikes

Moderate base-engine power
Middling fuel economy (except Hybrid)
Busy body

Careful styling
Moderate acceleration from base engine
Needs more small-item storage

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.3

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

111.5

109

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

41.7

39.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

40.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.8

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.2

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

188.4

191.3

Height, Overall (in)

66.3

66.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

108.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.8

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.4

32.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.4

32.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.1

75.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.5

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2700

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

2700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

270

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

270

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4076

3635

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

311 @ 1700

176 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

277 @ 5800

182 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.32

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.56

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.70

4.38

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.43

4.07 - 0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Santa Fe

Subaru Outback

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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