Lexus RX 2006 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: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 342 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 27 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Legacy, Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.54 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 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`380 | 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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