Subaru Outback 2004 vs Lexus RX 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 223 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 301 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 22 HP more power than Lexus RX, but torque is 4 NM less than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 13.0 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Legacy, Subaru B9 Tribeca | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.66 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 data | 860 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): | 2`000 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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