Subaru Forester 2016 vs Lexus NX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 88 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.4 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 710 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Subaru Forester engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus NX 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: | 4.61 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.5 metres less than that of the Lexus NX, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`015 kg | 2`309 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`787 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 522 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Lexus NX. Therefore, Lexus NX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 24 800 | |
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