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2024 Lexus RX 350 vs 2026 Subaru Outback

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ARX 350 has

  • Overall lengthlonger by 0.8 in
  • Wheelbaselonger wheelbase by 4.1 in
  • Overall widthwider by 1.6 in
  • Maximum towinghigher towing rating by 800 lb

BOutback has

  • Starting pricelower starting price by $14,955
  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 2.1 in
  • Cargo behind rear seatmore cargo behind the rear seat by 5.0 cu ft
  • Maximum cargomore maximum cargo by 34.3 cu ft

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

RX 350Outback
Starting price2026 Subaru Outback: lower starting price by $14,955
$49,950
$34,995
Overall length2024 Lexus RX 350: longer by 0.8 in
192.5 in
191.7 in
Wheelbase2024 Lexus RX 350: longer wheelbase by 4.1 in
112.2 in
108.1 in
Overall width2024 Lexus RX 350: wider by 1.6 in
75.6 in with mirrors folded
74.0 in
Rear legroom2026 Subaru Outback: more rear legroom by 2.1 in
37.4 in
39.5 in
Cargo behind rear seat2026 Subaru Outback: more cargo behind the rear seat by 5.0 cu ft
29.6 cu ft
34.6 cu ft
Maximum cargo2026 Subaru Outback: more maximum cargo by 34.3 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
80.5 cu ft
Maximum towing2024 Lexus RX 350: higher towing rating by 800 lb
3,500 lb
2,700 lb

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ARX 350$49,950RX family starting price
BOutback$34,995Premium

2026 Subaru Outback has lower published starting MSRP by $14,955.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ARX 35022 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus
BOutback25 city / 31 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ARX 35046.2 cu ftLexus published figure
BOutback80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure

2026 Subaru Outback has more published maximum cargo volume by 34.3 cu ft.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ARX 35037.4 inLexus brochure specification
BOutback39.5 inSubaru U.S. specification

2026 Subaru Outback has more published rear/second-row legroom by 2.1 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ARX 3503,500 lbWith required towing equipment
BOutback2,700 lbProperly equipped

2024 Lexus RX 350 has higher published maximum towing rating by 800 lb.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ARX 350Confirm coverage by original in-service date and VINUsed-vehicle remaining coverage depends on date/mileage
BOutbackConfirm the 2026 Subaru warranty bookletCoverage tied to in-service date and mileage

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

7 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Starting MSRPDifferent$49,950RX family starting price$34,995Premium
Primary engine / systemDifferent2.4L turbocharged inline-fourLexus U.S. specification2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent275 hp2.4L turbo180 hp2.5L BOXER
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependentSymmetrical AWDStandard
Seating5Lexus U.S. specification52026 Subaru U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftLexus published figure34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure
Maximum cargoDifferent46.2 cu ftLexus published figure80.5 cu ft2026 published figure
Maximum towingDifferent3,500 lbWith required equipment2,700 lbProperly equipped

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

3 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
2024 starting MSRPData gap$49,950RX family starting price—No source-backed value verified yet
Entry trimDifferentStandard · RX 350 availableBase gradePremium · $34,9952.5L naturally aspirated
Highest listed trimDifferentF SPORT Handling · RX 350 AWD availableSport-oriented chassis and appearance equipmentTouring XT · $47,9952.4L turbo
Trim lineupDifferentStandard · Premium · Premium+ · Luxury · F SPORT Handling5 researched trimsPremium · Limited · Touring · Wilderness · Limited XT · Touring XT6 researched trims
Starting MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yet$34,995Premium

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

4 of 7 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Engine / primary systemDifferent2.4L turbocharged inline-fourLexus U.S. specification2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent275 hpLexus U.S. specification180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification
TorqueData gap317 lb-ftLexus U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionDifferent8-speed automaticLexus U.S. specificationLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specification
DrivetrainDifferentFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependentSymmetrical AWDStandard
High-output / turbo engineData gap—No source-backed value verified yet2.4L turbo SUBARU BOXERWilderness and XT models
High-output / turbo powerData gap—No source-backed value verified yet260 hp / 277 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Fuel typeData gapGasolineRX 350 powertrain—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus25 city / 31 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferent21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus21 city / 29 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet21 city / 27 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

3 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
WheelbaseDifferent112.2 inLexus U.S. specification108.1 inSubaru U.S. specification
Overall lengthDifferent192.5 inLexus U.S. specification191.7 inSubaru U.S. specification
Overall widthDifferent75.6 in with mirrors foldedLexus brochure specification74.0 inSubaru U.S. specification
Overall heightData gap67.3 inLexus brochure specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet8.7 inMost trims
Off-road ground clearanceData gap—No source-backed value verified yet9.5 inWilderness specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Seating5Lexus U.S. specification52026 Subaru U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent41.1 inLexus brochure specification43.0 inSubaru U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent37.4 inLexus brochure specification39.5 inSubaru U.S. specification
Front headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 41.0 inRoof equipment dependent
Rear headroomData gap—No source-backed value verified yet40.5 inSubaru U.S. specification
Passenger volumeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetUp to 112.3 cu ftWithout moonroof

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

7 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent29.6 cu ftLexus published figure34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent46.2 cu ftLexus published figure80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure
Cargo length, seats upDifferent40.0 inThird-party physical measurement42.8 in2026 published specification
Width between wheel housingsDifferent42.0 inThird-party physical measurement43.3 in2026 published specification
Hatch-opening widthDifferent41.0 inThird-party physical measurement44.3 in2026 published specification
Hatch-opening heightDifferent27.0 inThird-party physical measurement31.5 in2026 published specification
Cargo-area heightDifferent28.5 inThird-party physical measurement34.1 in2026 published specification
Cargo length, seats foldedData gap—No source-backed value verified yet75.9 in2026 published specification

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
Maximum towingDifferent3,500 lbWith required towing equipment2,700 lbProperly equipped
All-wheel driveDifferentFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependentSymmetrical AWDStandard
Cargo widthData gap42.0 inThird-party physical measurement—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap—No source-backed value verified yet34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure
Maximum cargoData gap—No source-backed value verified yet80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure

Safety

Published safety ratings

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
IIHS small overlap frontGood2024 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontDifferentPoor2024 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS updated sideGood2024 ratingGood2026 rating
IIHS pedestrian front crash preventionData gapGood2024 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS headlightsData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGood2026 rating

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2024 Lexus RX 350B2026 Subaru Outback
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferentConfirm coverage by original in-service date and VINUsed-vehicle remaining coverage depends on date/mileageConfirm the 2026 Subaru warranty bookletCoverage tied to in-service date and mileage

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2024 Lexus

RX 350

The 2024 RX carries Lexus Safety System+ 3.0 as standard equipment. IIHS named the 2024 RX a Top Safety Pick and published individual crashworthiness and prevention results for this generation.

  • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
  • Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
  • Lane Tracing Assist and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
  • Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist
B2026 Subaru

Outback

The redesigned 2026 Outback earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Subaru also makes EyeSight, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and DriverFocus part of the new-generation safety story.

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Reverse Automatic Braking
  • DriverFocus distraction mitigation

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2024 Lexus

RX 350

  • A 9.8-inch Lexus Interface touchscreen is standard on the RX 350.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are included.
  • A 14-inch touchscreen is available on higher equipment packages.
  • Advanced Park with Remote Park and other convenience technology are available by grade/package.
B2026 Subaru

Outback

  • A 12.1-inch center touchscreen is standard on the redesigned 2026 Outback.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are integrated into the current STARLINK system.
  • DriverFocus is standard in the new-generation equipment strategy.
  • Upper trims add comfort, audio and driver-assistance equipment without changing the core cabin dimensions.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2024 Lexus

RX 350

  1. The RX 350 is the conventional gasoline choice in a wider RX family that also includes hybrid and plug-in-hybrid variants.
  2. FWD and AWD have different acceleration and fuel-economy figures, so drivetrain should be part of any used-vehicle comparison.
  3. The published 46.2-cu-ft maximum cargo figure is modest for the exterior footprint; rigid-item fit is better judged with the physical opening and wheel-housing measurements.
  4. For a used 2024 example, verify original options and packages by VIN because technology and convenience equipment can vary substantially.
Research caveat

The linear measurements are third-party physical measurements for the current-generation RX. They are not represented as Lexus factory dimensions.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources
B2026 Subaru

Outback

  1. This redesign is large enough that 2025 dimensions should not be used as substitutes for 2026 fit questions.
  2. The 2.5L is the efficiency-focused choice; the turbo is the relevant configuration for shoppers who need the higher tow rating or stronger acceleration.
  3. The hatch opening is lower than the maximum interior cargo height, so a tall rigid item can be limited by the doorway before the cabin itself.
  4. The 80.5-cu-ft maximum cargo figure and 75.9-inch folded floor length make the Outback unusually well documented for long-load planning.
Research caveat

Maximum hatch width, lower hatch width, wheel-housing width and internal maximum width describe different points. SUVLook keeps those fields separate so a larger number is not mistaken for guaranteed rectangular clearance.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources

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