Lexus RX 2003 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: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 242 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 15 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.54 m | |
| Lexus RX and Subaru Outback are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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