IMHO, between the two Fujis, the fastest should be the Asolute 3.0. However, I'm not certain about the tire width range on either. The Sunfire lacks decent drivetrain components as compared to the Absolute 3.0. However, it should take the wooded trails better, due to wider tires. The suspension fork on the Sunfire is weak and will prove to be ineffectual. For your stated purposes, you don't really need a suspended fork.Neither of these bikes seem to suit your needs adequately.

I personally think you'd be much better served with a Jamis Coda Sport hybrid. Its drive train is better, you can fit fenders, its tire range goes from 28 to 38mm, and it can be fitted with a rack. Besides, it's cheaper than both of those scoundrels!

- Slim

PS.

The Jamis Coda is an award-winning hybrid bike! It has an absolutely perfect ride, as well!