Lexus NX 250 vs. Lexus NX 300h
Highlights
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
|
|
| 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 33 Hwy
|
33 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 Lexus NX 300h | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 Lexus NX 300h | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
550
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Lexus NX 250 | 2021 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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