2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

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2025 Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid

MSRP*: $33,465 to $41,295
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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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MPG - City 37 - 38 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 - 38 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 80.0 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 231-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 231 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 182.7 - 184.1 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.7 - 39.5 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 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid than in the Lexus NX 250. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the Lexus NX 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid as you will with the Lexus NX 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus NX 250.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is about the same width as the Lexus NX 250. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 250.

Handling
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid will do just as well as the Lexus NX 250, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has a little more horsepower than the Lexus NX 250.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and the Lexus NX 250. With the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.