Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2027 Subaru Solterra
The Subaru Solterra edges it, 91.5 to 88.9, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.
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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…
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The 2027 Subaru Solterra is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Solterra AWD, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Subaru Solterra
Slight edgeThe Subaru Solterra edges it, 91.5 to 88.9, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips.
Fuel & range 2027 Subaru Solterra leads by 66.6
Space & cargo 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 34.2
Price 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe leads by 8.3
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Santa Feoverall 88.9 | 2027 Subaru Solterraoverall 91.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 91.7 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 33.4 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 97.6 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 65.8 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 83.8 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 96.7 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 88.9 | 91.5 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Santa Fe: base trim SE FWD · Subaru Solterra: base trim Premium AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.4 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Subaru Solterra wins
- It is rated 120 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,850).
Where the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe answers
- It holds 40.5 cu ft behind the second row against 23.8.
- It opens up to 79.6 cu ft of cargo against 63.5.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,300 | $38,495 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Dual AC synchronous permanent magnet motors, all-electric |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 277 hp | 233 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 131 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 24 mpg | 120 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 109 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 13.8:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 1 |
| Transmission type | automatic | Single-ratio reduction transaxle |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 67.7 in | 65 in |
| Overall length | 190 in | 185 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 79.6 cu-ft | 63.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 40.5 cu-ft | 23.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 14.6 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 167 cu-ft | 97.5 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.6 in | 38 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.7 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,343 lbs | 4,395 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,343 lbs | 4,395 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,534 lbs | 5,645 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Double wishbone; coil springs; dampers with internal rebound springs; steel lower arms with aerodynamic covers; stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted | Quick-ratio electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.9 ft | 18.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric with Auto Vehicle Hold | electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 318 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/60 R18 | 235/60 R18 103V |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | SubaruConnect |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | — | 60 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 in | 58 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in | 55 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
140 features · differences first, then sharedSafety34 differ · 47 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Collision Avoidance Assist w/Automatic Steering | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 | std | — |
| 1st Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Driver advanced front airbag / Passenger advanced front airbag | std | — |
| Rear View Camera | std | — |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Forward (PDW - F) | std | — |
| Park Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW - R) | std | — |
| Rear side airbag / 2nd Row seat side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| ABS with EBD and Brake Assist | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor | — | std |
| Burglar Alarm | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS): Adaptive | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake | — | std |
| Emergency Driving Stop Assist | — | std |
| Emergency Steering Assist | — | std |
| EyeSight® driver assist technologies | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Impact Detection Door Lock Release and Interior Illumination System | — | std |
| Intersection Collision Avoidance Support | — | std |
| LATCH System (3) | — | std |
| Rear Camera Detection w/Pedestrian Warning | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Side-curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensors | std | — |
| Subaru Parking Assist | — | std |
| Subaru Parking Assist Rear Camera w/Washer | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (3-month Free Trial / Subscription Required After) | — | opt |
| Turn Signals w/One-Touch Lane Changer | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Dynamic Radar Cruise Control w/Road Sign Assist and Lane Tracing | std | std |
| Pre-Collision Braking w/Acceleration Suppression | std | std |
| Parking Brake Support System w/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Lane Change Assist | std | std |
| Downhill Assist Control | std | std |
| DriverFocus | std | std |
| Safe Exist Assist w/Audible Warning | std | std |
| Hill-Start Assist | std | std |
| LED Low- and High-Beam Headlights w/Automatic High Beam | std | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with all-wheel, all-speed traction control (TRAC); Active Cornering Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with all-wheel, all-speed traction control (TRAC); Active Cornering Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System w/Pressure Display | std | std |
Infotainment28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| SubaruConnect Safety Connect (5-Year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance: Red SOS Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Safety Connect (5-Year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance: Red SOS Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Remote Connect (5-year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Guest Driver, Vehicle Status, Last Parked Location, Remote Unlock/Lock, Remote Start, Climate Control Settings, Charge Management, Charging Station Locator, PnC | — | opt |
| Dual 15W Wireless Smartphone Chargers | — | std |
| SubaruConnect Remote Connect (5-year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Guest Driver, Vehicle Status, Last Parked Location, Remote Unlock/Lock, Remote Start, Climate Control Settings, Charge Management, Charging Station Locator, PnC | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Safety Connect (5-Year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance: Red SOS Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Wi-Fi Connect (30-day free trial or up to 3GB / Subscription Required After): Integrated Streaming, Wi-Fi HotSpot | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Remote Connect (5-year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Guest Driver, Vehicle Status, Last Parked Location, Remote Unlock/Lock, Remote Start, Climate Control Settings, Charge Management, Charging Station Locator, PnC | — | opt |
| 12.3" ccNC Lite AVT Head Unit (Non-Navigation) | std | — |
| 14-inch Multimedia System w/Touchscreen | — | std |
| 6-Speaker System | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo HD Radio® | — | std |
| Blue Link® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, Hands-Free Connectivity, SMS Text Messaging Connectivity | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free with Wireless Audio Streaming | std | — |
| Dual USB-C Charge Ports – Front Center Console | — | std |
| Dual USB-C Charge Ports – Rear Center Console | — | std |
| Front high-power USB Charge Ports (2) / Rear USB Charge Ports (2) | std | — |
| HD Radio® | std | — |
| Over-The-Air (OTA) updating compatibility | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| SiriusXM (4-Month Free Trial / Subscription Required After) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Steering-wheel Audio, Cruise and Phone Controls | std | — |
| SubaruConnect Drive Connect (3-month Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Cloud-based Navigation, Destination Assist, Intelligent Assistant | — | opt |
| SubaruConnect Service Connect (5-year Free Trial / Subscription Required After): Vehicle Maintenance Notification | — | opt |
| Wireless Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters with 5 Regen Settings | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Rear Door w/Kick Sensor | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with Push Button Start | std | — |
| Proximity Key System with remote engine start (on key fob) | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | — | std |
| Keyless Entry | — | std |
| My Room Mode: Vehicle Accessory Operation Via External Power Source While Charging | — | std |
| Power Door and Liftgate Locks | std | — |
| Power Door Locks, Exterior Mirrors, Charge Port Door | — | std |
| 12-volt Power Outlet | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual FATC with Touch Segment LCD | std | — |
| Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control: Voice Activated | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Way Power Driver's Seat w/2-Way Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory | — | std |
| 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seatback | — | std |
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Upholstery: Black StarTex® | — | std |
| 6-way Manual Adjust Driver and Passenger Seat | std | — |
| 3rd row seating with Room Lamp | std | — |
| 60/40 split second row fold-flat seats with Recline and Center Armrest | std | — |
| YES Essentials® Stain-resistant Cloth Seats | std | — |
| 10-Way Power Driver's Seat w/2-Way Power Lumbar Support and Two-Position Memory | std | std |
Interior11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" TFT Color LCD Multi-information Display | std | — |
| Auto Anti-Glare Rear-View Mirror w/Homelink® | — | std |
| 7-inch LCD Electronic Combination Meter | — | std |
| Bi-directional Center Console Armrest with Two-Level Storage Compartment | std | — |
| Interior Lights, Map lights and Cargo-area Light (LED) | std | — |
| Tilt-and-Telescopic Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Welcome Lighting | — | std |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors with Extensions | std | — |
| Manual day/night inside rearview mirror | std | — |
| Cloth headliner | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel w/Infotainment, Driver-Assist Control, Paddle Shift Switches | std | std |
Exterior19 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18" Alloy Wheels (black machine finished / hyper silver) | std | — |
| Aerodynamic Rear Undercover, Front Undercover Insulator, High Voltage Battery Aluminum Undercover | — | std |
| Illuminated Inner Door Handles | — | std |
| Integrated Body Color Trunk Spoiler | — | std |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Low-Profile Roof Rails | — | std |
| Lower Body Fenders | — | std |
| Rain-sensing Intermittent Windshield Wiper System: Voice Activated | — | std |
| Rear Door Ducktail Spoiler: Astro Black Finish | — | std |
| Rear quarter glass Privacy | std | — |
| Roof-Mounted Dual-Spoiler w/Aerodynamic Fins | — | std |
| Sound-Insulating Windshield and Front Door Glass | — | std |
| Vehicle Charge Port, Right-Front Fender | — | std |
| Windshield Wiper De-Icer | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass | std | — |
| Solar Front Glass and Privacy Rear Glass | std | — |
| Bodycolor Rear Spoiler | std | — |
| Temporary Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
| LED Low- and High-Beam Headlights w/Automatic High Beam | std | std |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | std |
| Sound-Insulating Windshield and Front Door Glass | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive: Electronic Power-Controlled Variable Power Distribution via independent front and rear electric motors | — | std |
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Grip Control | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| X-MODE® with Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud modes | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select with Eco, Sport, and Normal Settings | std | std |
| Shift-by-Wire Rotary Shift Knob | std | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Prep Package (Pre-wiring) | std | — |
| Underfloor storage tray | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Santa Fe
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (1), Engine (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Solterra
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Santa FeSE FWD | Subaru SolterraPremium AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,300 (base trim) | $38,495 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,300 – $50,750 21 trims | $38,495 – $45,855 4 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | Solterra AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 120 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,850 | $650 |
| EV range | — | 288 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Subaru Solterra?
The Subaru Solterra edges it, 91.5 to 88.9, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Santa Fe is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Subaru Solterra scores 91.5 and the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe 88.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Subaru Solterra?
The 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe starts lower — $35,300 against $38,495, a gap of $3,195 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe or the 2027 Subaru Solterra?
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Solterra: 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2027 Subaru Solterra?
Where the 2027 Subaru Solterra wins: it is rated 120 combined against 36 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,200 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $1,850). Where the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe answers: it holds 40.5 cu ft behind the second row against 23.8 and opens up to 79.6 cu ft of cargo against 63.5. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.