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Lexus LS vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (359 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (112,300 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LS or Subaru Crosstrek?

Lexus LS vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Lexus LS

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Crosstrek is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,372 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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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.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LS offers significantly more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus LS offers markedly more boot space – 430 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries only slightly more – 505 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
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Lexus LS

The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
216 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
82 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
5,235 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
359 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
264 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Lexus LS have?

The Lexus LS is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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