Lexus RX 2009 vs Subaru Forester 2011

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Lexus RX
2009 - 2012
Subaru Forester
2011 - 2013
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Subaru Forester has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 3.52.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 249 - 277 HP147 - 263 HP
Torque: 317 - 346 NM198 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 - 8 seconds6.5 - 12.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 - 10.66.3 - 10.5
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Forester.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.76 m4.56 m
Width: 1.89 m1.78 m
Height: 1.69 m1.69 m
Lexus RX is larger, but slightly lower.
Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 446 litres450 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1570 litresno data
Lexus RX has 4 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester.
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.6 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`475~ 2`027
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
average
Average price (€): 12 8005400
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
Subaru Forester has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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