Lexus RX 1997 vs Subaru Forester 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 76 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 4 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 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 13 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 8 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1725 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 83 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Forester. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 200 litres). | |||
| 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 Forester, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`270 kg | 1`875 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`790 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 480 kg | 435 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
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