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Acura ADX vs. Lexus NX 250

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$35,000
FWD AWD FWD w/A-Spec Package AWD w/A-Spec Package FWD w/A-Spec Advance Package AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package
$40,965
NX 250 FWD NX 250 AWD NX 250 Premium FWD NX 250 Premium AWD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Starting MSRP
$35,000
$40,965
Towing Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
27 City / 32 Hwy
26 City / 33 Hwy
Horsepower
190 hp
203 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 6000
203 @ 6600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
179 @ 1700
184 @ 4000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
1.5 L/91
2.5 L/152
Transmission Options
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
27 City / 32 Hwy
26 City / 33 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR18
P235/60HR18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR18
P235/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7 in
18 X 7.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Length, Overall
186 in
184 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
54 in
Wheelbase
105 in
106 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
47 in
53 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
73 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
38 in
36 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
56 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
8 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
N/A
Height, Overall
64 in
65 in
Track Width, Rear
63 in
64 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
63 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Second Head Room
38 in
39 in
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
55 ft³
47 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
24 ft³
23 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Base Curb Weight
3,369 lbs
3,660 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,000 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
15 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2026 Acura ADX2025 Lexus NX 250
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura ADX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?

The 2026 Acura ADX is more fuel efficient than the 2025 Lexus NX 250 with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura ADX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?

The 2026 Acura ADX is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus NX 250 with a $35,000 starting MSRP versus a $40,965 starting MSRP.

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