2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Lexus RX 350 Review

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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,450 to $33,500
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2025 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $49,125 to $61,520
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 46.2 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 192.5 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 37.6 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 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 Hyundai Kona than in the Lexus RX 350. The Hyundai Kona will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.

Convenience
With the Lexus RX 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Kona, 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 Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Lexus RX 350, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Lexus RX 350, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus RX 350.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Lexus RX 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Lexus RX 350. With the Hyundai Kona, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 350.