Lexus RX 1997 vs Subaru Forester 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 7 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 10.5 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.58 m | |
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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 litres | 387 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 473 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.6 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`245 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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