Car comparison

Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 TvsHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Forester IV · Facelift 2016

Sport 2.0 T

240 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    221 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,624 kg
    3,580 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    197 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 THyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
240hp179kW
270hp201kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
318Nm235lb-ft
Curb weight
1,624kg3,580lb
1,758kg3,876lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
41.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,595mm181in
4,700mm185in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,735mm68in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,633mm64in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,644mm65in
Ground clearance
220mm9in
-
Trunk volume
505L
1,680L
Max trunk volume
1,557L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
-
CO2 emissions
197g/km
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 THyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiPowerTorque
  • Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T5,600 rpm2,400-3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi6,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 THyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
41.9 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 30 hp more than Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
318 Nm
235 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
1,758 kg
3,876 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
221 km/h
137 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T7.5 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi8.5 s

Although Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has more power, Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
240 hp
179 kW
7.5 s
221 km/h
137 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 T
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruForester IVFacelift 2016Sport 2.0 THyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
240 hp
179 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,624 kg
3,580 lb
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,735 mm
68.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
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CO2 score
197 g/km
245 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 THyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Forester IV Facelift 2016 Sport 2.0 T

  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 134 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 48 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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