Subaru Outback 2003 vs Lexus RX 1997

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Subaru Outback
2003 - 2009
Lexus RX
1997 - 2003
Body: Estate car / wagonCrossover / SUV
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/AutomaticAutomatic
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 - 3.03.0

Performance

Power: 165 - 245 HP201 - 223 HP
Torque: 226 - 297 NM283 - 301 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 10.9 seconds8.5 - 9.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.5 - 9.811.6 - 13.0
Subaru Outback petrol engines consumes on average 3.9 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 m4.58 m
Width: 1.77 m1.82 m
Height: 1.54 m1.66 m
Subaru Outback is 15 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 12 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: no data860 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data2130 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters12.2 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`258
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 26003000
Pros and Cons: Subaru Outback has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • also available in 2WD
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