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2026 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Lexus RX 350

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.

AOutback 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

BRX 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

=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.

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

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

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
AOutback25 city / 31 highway mpgSubaru published estimates
BRX 35022 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus

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

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
AOutback80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure
BRX 35046.2 cu ftLexus published figure

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

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
AOutback39.5 inSubaru U.S. specification
BRX 35037.4 inLexus brochure specification

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

Maximum towingMaximum towing
AOutback2,700 lbProperly equipped
BRX 3503,500 lbWith required towing equipment

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

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
AOutbackConfirm the 2026 Subaru warranty bookletCoverage tied to in-service date and mileage
BRX 350Confirm coverage by original in-service date and VINUsed-vehicle remaining coverage depends on date/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 fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Starting MSRPDifferent$34,995Premium$49,950RX family starting price
Primary engine / systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification2.4L turbocharged inline-fourLexus U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent180 hp2.5L BOXER275 hp2.4L turbo
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandardFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependent
Seating52026 Subaru U.S. specification5Lexus U.S. specification
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure29.6 cu ftLexus published figure
Maximum cargoDifferent80.5 cu ft2026 published figure46.2 cu ftLexus published figure
Maximum towingDifferent2,700 lbProperly equipped3,500 lbWith required equipment

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

3 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Starting MSRPData gap$34,995Premium—No source-backed value verified yet
Entry trimDifferentPremium · $34,9952.5L naturally aspiratedStandard · RX 350 availableBase grade
Highest listed trimDifferentTouring XT · $47,9952.4L turboF SPORT Handling · RX 350 AWD availableSport-oriented chassis and appearance equipment
Trim lineupDifferentPremium · Limited · Touring · Wilderness · Limited XT · Touring XT6 researched trimsStandard · Premium · Premium+ · Luxury · F SPORT Handling5 researched trims
2024 starting MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yet$49,950RX family starting price

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

4 of 7 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Engine / primary systemDifferent2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification2.4L turbocharged inline-fourLexus U.S. specification
Primary outputDifferent180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification275 hpLexus U.S. specification
High-output / turbo engineData gap2.4L turbo SUBARU BOXERWilderness and XT models—No source-backed value verified yet
High-output / turbo powerData gap260 hp / 277 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionDifferentLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specification8-speed automaticLexus U.S. specification
DrivetrainDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandardFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependent
TorqueData gap—No source-backed value verified yet317 lb-ftLexus U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Gas / base fuel economyDifferent25 city / 31 highway mpgSubaru published estimates22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus
AWD / alternate fuel economyDifferent21 city / 29 highway mpgSubaru published estimates21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpgEPA estimates published by Lexus
Off-road trim fuel economyData gap21 city / 27 highway mpgSubaru published estimates—No source-backed value verified yet
Fuel typeData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGasolineRX 350 powertrain

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

3 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
WheelbaseDifferent108.1 inSubaru U.S. specification112.2 inLexus U.S. specification
Overall lengthDifferent191.7 inSubaru U.S. specification192.5 inLexus U.S. specification
Overall widthDifferent74.0 inSubaru U.S. specification75.6 in with mirrors foldedLexus brochure specification
Ground clearanceData gap8.7 inMost trims—No source-backed value verified yet
Off-road ground clearanceData gap9.5 inWilderness specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightData gap—No source-backed value verified yet67.3 inLexus brochure specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Seating52026 Subaru U.S. specification5Lexus U.S. specification
Front legroomDifferent43.0 inSubaru U.S. specification41.1 inLexus brochure specification
Rear legroomDifferent39.5 inSubaru U.S. specification37.4 inLexus brochure specification
Front headroomData gapUp to 41.0 inRoof equipment dependent—No source-backed value verified yet
Rear headroomData gap40.5 inSubaru U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Passenger volumeData gapUp to 112.3 cu ftWithout moonroof—No source-backed value verified yet

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

7 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Cargo behind rear seatDifferent34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure29.6 cu ftLexus published figure
Maximum cargo volumeDifferent80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure46.2 cu ftLexus published figure
Cargo length, seats upDifferent42.8 in2026 published specification40.0 inThird-party physical measurement
Cargo length, seats foldedData gap75.9 in2026 published specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Width between wheel housingsDifferent43.3 in2026 published specification42.0 inThird-party physical measurement
Hatch-opening widthDifferent44.3 in2026 published specification41.0 inThird-party physical measurement
Hatch-opening heightDifferent31.5 in2026 published specification27.0 inThird-party physical measurement
Cargo-area heightDifferent34.1 in2026 published specification28.5 inThird-party physical measurement

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

2 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
Maximum towingDifferent2,700 lbProperly equipped3,500 lbWith required towing equipment
All-wheel driveDifferentSymmetrical AWDStandardFWD or AWDRX 350 configuration dependent
Cargo behind rear seatData gap34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoData gap80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo widthData gap—No source-backed value verified yet42.0 inThird-party physical measurement

Safety

Published safety ratings

1 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
IIHS small overlap frontGood2026 ratingGood2024 rating
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontDifferentGood2026 ratingPoor2024 rating
IIHS updated sideGood2026 ratingGood2024 rating
IIHS headlightsData gapGood2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS pedestrian front crash preventionData gap—No source-backed value verified yetGood2024 rating

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 1 differ
Research fieldA2026 Subaru OutbackB2024 Lexus RX 350
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferentConfirm the 2026 Subaru warranty bookletCoverage tied to in-service date and mileageConfirm coverage by original in-service date and VINUsed-vehicle remaining coverage depends on date/mileage

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 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
B2024 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

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 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.
B2024 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.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 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
B2024 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

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