Lexus RX 2003 vs Subaru Outback 2003

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Lexus RX
2003 - 2009
Subaru Outback
2003 - 2009
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Subaru Outback has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Lexus RX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Subaru Outback can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 3.0 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid)2.5 - 3.0 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Lexus RX is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types.

Performance

Power: 204 - 272 HP165 - 245 HP
Torque: 242 - 342 NM226 - 297 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 - 9 seconds8.5 - 10.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 - 12.28.5 - 9.8
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Subaru Outback.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.74 m4.73 m
Width: 1.84 m1.77 m
Height: 1.68 m1.54 m
Lexus RX is larger.
Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 14 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 490 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2130 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.4 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`422~ 1`840
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 60002600
Rating in user reviews: 9.4/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
  • petrol and hybrid engines available
Subaru Outback has
  • both manual and automatic
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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