Lexus NX 250 vs. Lexus NX 300

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2025 Lexus NX 250
$40,965
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$37,610
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$40,965
Starting MSRP
$37,610
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
203 hp
Horsepower
235 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.5 L/152
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
184 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
203 @ 6600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
22 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
P235/60HR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

41 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
-
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
-
Rear Door Opening Height
184 in
Length, Overall
183 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
106 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
36 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
18 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
64 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
65 in
Height, Overall
65 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
53 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
56 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
47 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
55 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
39 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
38 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Passenger Volume
72 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2

Weight & Capacity

2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
3,660 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,940 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?

The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more reliable than the 2021 Lexus NX 300 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 NX 250 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2021 NX 300.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?

The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Lexus NX 300 with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2025 Lexus NX 250 or the 2021 Lexus NX 300?

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus NX 250 with a $37,610 starting MSRP versus a $40,965 starting MSRP.

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