Lexus RX 1997 vs Subaru Outback 2004
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 44 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Outback gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.54 m | |
| Lexus RX is 15 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 5 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 2`270 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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