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2026 Subaru Ascent vs 2026 Lexus RX

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 22 MPG vs 36 MPG combined — Lexus RX is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3050 vs $2250 — Lexus RX saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru Ascent 2026 Lexus RX
Year20262026
ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)Automatic (AV-S6)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.42.5
City MPG1937
Highway MPG2634
Combined MPG2236
Annual Fuel Cost$3050$2250
CO₂ (g/mile)405.0244.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score4/107/10
EPA GHG Score4/107/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Subaru Ascent

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 22 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Lexus RX

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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