Tough call. My Sonata will do 8" of fresh snow with the Conti EWC. Probably less now as they are at 6/32" and last season on them. According to latest I saw for here on Long Island is 20-30", 24"+ for CT and Boston area. I would probably opt for the Subie if the tires are decent. The Sequoia had brand new Conti all season one year so I tried it for the winter. WORST tires I ever had in cold/snow. Wife came home, parked Sequoia and took Sonata they were that bad. After Christmas I sprung for new snows. It went places in 2 wheel that it couldn't do in 4wd (same day, same places).
I have 4 snows on both vehicles I prefer the Sonata for most just for driving dynamics etc. That said the Sequoia will be my choice today for ground clearance and plowed areas. Old Corolla (with snows) I was "stuck" driving on the expressway as i couldn't get OFF because of the non plowed ramps and cars stuck. Sequoia took same places and drove around them all 4 Altimax Artics churning away.
I have 4 snows on both vehicles I prefer the Sonata for most just for driving dynamics etc. That said the Sequoia will be my choice today for ground clearance and plowed areas. Old Corolla (with snows) I was "stuck" driving on the expressway as i couldn't get OFF because of the non plowed ramps and cars stuck. Sequoia took same places and drove around them all 4 Altimax Artics churning away.