2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco Sport than in the Lexus NX 250. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 250.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Bronco Sport as you will with the Lexus NX 250, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Lexus NX 250, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Bronco Sport is a little wider than the Lexus NX 250, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus NX 250.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Bronco Sport will do just as well as the Lexus NX 250, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Bronco Sport has a little less horsepower than the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Bronco Sport transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Lexus NX 250.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Lexus NX 250. With the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.