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Lexus NX 250 vs. Lexus NX 300h

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$40,965
NX 250 FWD NX 250 AWD NX 250 Premium FWD NX 250 Premium AWD
$40,160
NX 300h AWD NX 300h Luxury AWD NX 300h F SPORT Black Line AWD
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Starting MSRP
$40,965
$40,160
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPGe
Not available
  • 33
  • / 30
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
203 hp
194 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Displacement
2.5 L/152
2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
203 @ 6600
194 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 4000
152 @ 4400
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
Transmission Options
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
26 City / 33 Hwy
33 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Rear Tire Size
P235/60HR18
P225/65HR17
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P235/60HR18
P225/65HR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
17 X 7 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
37 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
72 ft³
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
55 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
56 in
55 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
47 ft³
54 ft³
Length, Overall
184 in
183 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
64 in
62 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
38 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
54 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
23 ft³
17 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
74 in
Wheelbase
106 in
105 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Height, Overall
65 in
65 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
7 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
150 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
150 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
15 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,660 lbs
4,180 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2025 Lexus NX 2502021 Lexus NX 300h
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
12 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

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

The 2025 Lexus NX 250 is more reliable than the 2021 Lexus NX 300h according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2025 NX 250 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2021 NX 300h.

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

The 2021 Lexus NX 300h is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus NX 250 with a $40,160 starting MSRP versus a $40,965 starting MSRP.

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