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Spec height1 1.71 m 2 
+ 11.5 cm
1 1.595 m Spec height1
1 + 0.2 cm
+ 11 cm 2 1.845 m Spec width2
1 1.735 m Spec width2
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Subaru Forester SUV 1997 - 2001
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Forester
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Gen. 1 | 1997 - 2001
Spotted in Switzerland 16″
Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2000 - 2004
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Hyundai
Santa Fe
SUV
Gen. 1 | 2000 - 2004
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Spotted in Switzerland 16″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonSubaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) SUV 2000


Dimensions & Specifications | Subaru Forester (SF) SUV 1997 is 11 cm narrower and 11.5 cm lower compared to Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) SUV 2000. It has 0.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 4% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
445 cm
Length
450 cm
+5
173.5 cm
Width2
184.5 cm
+11
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.5 cm
159.5 cm
Height1
171 cm
+11.5
252.5 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
+9.5
19 cm
+0.2
Ground clearance3
18.8 cm
1380 kg
Weight4,6
1628 kg
+18%
5
Seats max.
5
409 l
Cargo volume EU4
469 l
+15%
1528 l
+4%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1473 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
864 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
2200 l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 20293
+7%
Price EU7
€ 18990
$ --
Price US7
$ 16499
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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