Lexus NX 2017 vs Subaru Forester 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 5 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.2 | |
| Lexus NX consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that by driving the Lexus NX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus NX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus NX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Lexus NX is larger, but lower. Lexus NX and Subaru Forester are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 505 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Lexus NX has 30 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Lexus NX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`223 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus NX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 23 800 | |
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