Lexus RX 1997 vs Subaru Forester 2005

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Lexus RX
1997 - 2003
Subaru Forester
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Subaru Forester 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 Forester 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: 3.02.0 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 201 - 223 HP158 - 230 HP
Torque: 283 - 301 NM186 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 9.2 seconds6 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.6 - 13.09.3 - 10.7
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 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!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.48 m
Width: 1.82 m1.74 m
Height: 1.66 m1.59 m
Lexus RX is larger.
Lexus RX is 10 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 8 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 860 litres387 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2130 litresno data
Lexus RX has more luggage capacity.
Lexus RX has 473 litres more 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`258~ 1`750
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
high
Average price (€): 30003400
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Subaru Forester has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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