2025 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Lexus NX 250. The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 250.

Convenience
The GMC Acadia requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus NX 250, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The GMC Acadia is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 250.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Lexus NX 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 250.

Handling
The GMC Acadia has a larger turning radius than the Lexus NX 250, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 250.

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.