2023 FIAT 500X vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350h Review

Picture of the 2023 FIAT 500X

2023 FIAT
500X

MSRP*: $30,245 to $33,275
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Picture of the 2024 Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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MPG - City 24 MPG 41 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 39.8 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 177-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 177 hp 240 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 167.2 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus NX 350h than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom. The FIAT 500X will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350h.

Convenience
With the Lexus NX 350h, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the FIAT 500X is a better financial choice over the Lexus NX 350h, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Lexus NX 350h, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus NX 350h.

Handling
The FIAT 500X has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Lexus NX 350h, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the FIAT 500X will do just as well as the Lexus NX 350h, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the FIAT 500X has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus NX 350h.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the FIAT 500X transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Lexus NX 350h.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Lexus NX 350h. The FIAT 500X has less cargo space than the Lexus NX 350h, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.