Acura RDX vs. Lexus NX 250
$45,100
$40,965
Highlights
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$45,100
|
$40,965
|
| Towing Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
272 hp
|
203 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 1600
|
184 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
272 @ 6500
|
203 @ 6600
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 27 Hwy
|
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55HR19
|
P235/60HR18
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8 in
|
18 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55HR19
|
P235/60HR18
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
38 ft
|
Measurements
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
65 in
|
64 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
50 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
30 ft³
|
23 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
47 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
63 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
38 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
65 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
8 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
104 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
187 in
|
184 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
38 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
106 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,014 lbs
|
3,660 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
1,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,500 lbs
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
150 lbs
|
200 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
15 gal
|
Safety
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Acura RDX | 2025 Lexus NX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Acura RDX with 28 MPG combined versus 23 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Acura RDX or the 2025 Lexus NX 250?
The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is cheaper than the 2026 Acura RDX with a $40,965 starting MSRP versus a $45,100 starting MSRP.
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