Lexus RX 2005 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 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus RX) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Subaru Outback) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 25 HP more power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 9 NM less than Subaru Outback. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.54 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 13 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`505 | 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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