2025 Kia
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2025 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 53 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 45 - 54 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 46.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro than in the Lexus NX 250.
The Kia Niro 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro 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). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Lexus NX 250, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Lexus NX 250, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus NX 250.
Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Lexus NX 250, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus NX 250.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Lexus NX 250, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro and the Lexus NX 250.
With the Kia Niro, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.