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2021 Subaru Forester
MSRP $28,995 - $40,095
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
MSRP $31,399 - $47,499
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded H-4
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Horsepower
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
191 hp @ 6100 rpm 277 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
176 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
181 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 311 ft-lb @ 1700 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, normal and manual mode, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, normal and manual mode, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, paddle shifters and X-mode Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: lock-up torque converter, normal and manual mode, shift lock, Subaru symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive system w/electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, paddle shifters and dual-function X-mode
8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire, drive mode select and paddle shifters 8-Speed DCT w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire, drive mode select and paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.0 L/100 km
9.6 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 L/100 km
8.5 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 9.0 L/100 km
8.5 - 11.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
67.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,021 - 1,046 mm
1,003 - 1,046 mm
Front Leg Room
1,100 mm
1,120 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,478 mm
1,501 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 1,006 mm
958 - 991 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,001 mm
1,059 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,453 mm
1,481 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2008 - 2155 L
2042 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
818 - 881 L
1031 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
818 - 881 L
1031 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,766 mm
Length, Overall
4,625 mm
4,785 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,816 mm
1,900 mm
Height, Overall
1,730 mm
1,709 - 1,730 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 mm
175 - 206 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,575 - 1,632 kg
1,661 - 1,831 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18
P235/60TR18 P235/55TR19
Rear Tire Size
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18
P235/60TR18 P235/55TR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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