Lexus RX 1997 vs Subaru Outback 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| 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 | 2.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 - 223 HP | 165 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 - 301 NM | 226 - 339 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 9.2 seconds | 8.5 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 - 13.0 | 8.5 - 10.5 | |
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Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 3.4 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: | 4.58 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.56 m | |
| Lexus RX is 17 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2130 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Outback may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 481 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.8 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: | ~ 2`258 kg | ~ 1`944 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`785 kg | ~ 1`495 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 473 kg | ~ 449 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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