2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,815 to $44,340
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2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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
The Lexus NX 250 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Pathfinder, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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 Lexus NX 250 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). Whether you pick the Lexus NX 250 or the Nissan Pathfinder, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 250 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus NX 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lexus NX 250 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus NX 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.