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Lexus RX vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Subaru Outback?

Lexus RX vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Subaru Outback

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,280 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers significantly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers considerably more torque with 551 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers moderately more boot space – 561 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries moderately more – 620 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX is far ahead overall 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 £63,300
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
Lexus RX
Subaru Outback

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Lexus RX
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Subaru
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