Subaru Outback (2009) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

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2009 Subaru Outback and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Subaru Outback	Hyundai Santa Fe
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	188.7 in	184.1 in	4.6 in
Width	69.7 in	74.4 in	-4.7 in
Height	63.2 in	67.9 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4054 lb.	-449 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.2 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.5 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	55.8 in	-4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	42.6 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.6 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	58.6 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.0 in	-2.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.8 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	34.2 ft³	-0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	78.2 ft³	-12 ft³

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
2010	4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review

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