2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $83,600 to $180,300
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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 16 - 19 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 25 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 83.5 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 543-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 8,200 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 198.9 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 39.9 - 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 - 40.4 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.8 - 39.3 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.2 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport than in the Lexus NX 250. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Lexus NX 250.

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). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Lexus NX 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is much wider than the Lexus NX 250, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 250.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Lexus NX 250.