Subaru Outback 2004 vs Lexus RX 2003
| 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 297 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 41 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 12.2 | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 760 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) | |
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: | 429 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1628 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.6 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: | 2`000 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 545 kg | |
| Subaru Outback load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Lexus RX. Therefore, Lexus RX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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