Lexus LBX vs Subaru Forester – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus LBX has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28300 £, while the Subaru Forester costs 34700 £. That’s a price difference of around 6428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LBX manages with 4.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.10 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 136 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LBX is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 9.20 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.20 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Forester performs minimal better – reaching 188 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus LBX pulls barely noticeable stronger with 185 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 3 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Lexus LBX is distinct lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1693 kg. The difference is around 413 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Subaru Forester offers distinct more room – 508 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 176 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Forester performs clearly better – up to 1731 L, which is about 737 L more than the Lexus LBX.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Forester barely noticeable takes the win – 492 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Our conclusion: The Lexus LBX proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Lexus LBX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.