2011 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 403 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Santa Fe | Outback |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 8.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4685 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |