Subaru Forester 2018 vs Lexus NX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 5 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.4 | |
| Subaru Forester consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 710 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) | |
| 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 | 420'000 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 NX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru XV | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Forester might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester and Lexus NX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage capacity. Subaru Forester has 30 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.6 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`223 kg | 2`395 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`655 kg | 1`896 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 568 kg | 499 kg | |
| Subaru Forester load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Lexus NX. Therefore, Subaru Forester is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus NX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 24 600 | |
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