2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 89.6, on fuel & range.
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Santa Fe Hybrid F…
2027 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe
Clear winThe Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 89.6, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 89.6 | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 75.7 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.6 | 100 |
Subaru Outback: model-level data · Hyundai Santa Fe: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPSubaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Subaru Outback | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Outback AWD | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 27 | 36 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,300 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Subaru Outback or the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe wins clearly, 100 to 89.6, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe scores 100 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 89.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Subaru Outback or the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe?
2027 Subaru Outback: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.