2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2025 Lexus NX 350 Review

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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,725 to $50,790
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 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
The Lexus NX 250 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Lexus NX 350, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lexus NX 250 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
The Lexus NX 250 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus NX 350, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus NX 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus NX 350.

Dimensions
The Lexus NX 250 is about the same width as the Lexus NX 350. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 250 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus NX 350.

Handling
The Lexus NX 250 has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Lexus NX 250 will do just as well as the Lexus NX 350, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus NX 350.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Lexus NX 350, 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 Lexus NX 250 and the Lexus NX 350. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Lexus NX 250 as you will in the Lexus NX 350.