2024 Kia
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2025 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 32 - 33 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 46.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Lexus NX 250.
The Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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). Whether you pick the Kia Sorento or the Lexus NX 250, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
The Kia Sorento 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.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Sorento, which is slightly longer than the Lexus NX 250.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Sorento is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Sorento does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 250.
Utility
The Kia Sorento offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Kia Sorento, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.