Compare Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Santa Fe for Your Life in Springfield, IL

Subaru Outback vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

SUVs come in all shapes and size for Jacksonville, IL drivers to choose from. But choosing which one best meets your needs may be difficult with an overwhelming number of options. To help our customers easily narrow down their search we have compared the Hyundai Santa Fe to the Subaru Outback. So all you have to do is get behind the wheel of the Outback for a test drive.

Powertrain & Performance:

When it comes to powerful and fuel efficient performance the Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't come close to the Subaru Outback. Taylorville drivers will have two engine options on both the Outback and Santa Fe. The Outback also comes standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for impressive capability no matter where the road goes and unmatched traction and control regardless of conditions. The Santa Fe is available with all-wheel-drive for an additional cost and wont offer the same level of performance as Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

Subaru Outback:
• 2.5L four-cylinder BOXER, 182 horsepower, Auto Stop-Start Technology, 33 highway mpg.
• 2.4L turbo BOXER, 260 horsepower, 30 highway mpg.

Hyundai Santa Fe:
• 2.4L four-cylinder, 185 horsepower, 27 highway mpg with all-wheel-drive
• 2.0L turbo four-cylinder, 235 horsepower, 24 highway mpg with all-wheel-drive

Advanced Safety Features:

When it comes to safety both the Outback and Santa Fe have a lot of standard features to offer. The Outback comes standard with EyeSight Driver Assist Technology that includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Lane Keep Assist and Sway Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, and Pre-Collision Throttle Management. The Santa Fe offers many of the same features with the exception of Pre-Collision Throttle Management which cuts power to the engine when a collision is detected to reduce impact force. One safety feature that is no offered on the Santa Fe but is standard on many Outback models is Automatic Collision Notification. Subaru STARLINK Safety & Security is standard on every model, except the base model, and includes a number of safety features like Stolen Vehicle Recovery and SOS Emergency Assist.

Interior Dimensions & Utility:

The Subaru Outback has been the go-to adventure SUV for Springfield, IL drivers for 25 years for a number of reasons. Like flexible cargo space, towing abilities, and the impressive ability to adapt to all of your needs. The Hyundai Santa Fe however, offers less maximum cargo space (71.3 cubic feet) and can only tow up to 1,100 lbs. No to mention the Santa Fe doesn't offer similar performance features to the Outback for off-road capabilities. While the Outback also comes standard with X-Mode with Hill Descent Control, 75.7 cubic feet of maximum cargo space, towing abilities of either 2,700 lbs. or 3,500 lbs. and standard raised roof rails with integrated crossbars. When you need to mount a cargo box or roof rack the crossbars fold out and lock into place.

The list of reasons for Chatham, IL to love the Subaru Outback is endless and there is no better way to experience the Outback than from the driver's seat. Stop by Green Subaru today to test drive the Outback today.