Subaru Outback 2003 vs Lexus RX 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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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: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Subaru Outback is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Subaru Outback is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RX can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.0 (petrol) | 3.0 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Lexus RX is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 - 245 HP | 204 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 - 297 NM | 242 - 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 10.9 seconds | 7.6 - 9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 - 9.8 | 8.1 - 12.2 | |
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Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus RX. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.68 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller. Subaru Outback is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.4 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`840 | ~ 2`422 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 6000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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