Subaru Forester 2013 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 7 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 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Forester consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, 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. 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. | |||
| Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Forester 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.65 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller, but higher. Subaru Forester is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, 5 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 |
1577 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.8 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`359 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`499 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 516 kg | 549 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 24 200 | |
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