2024 Cadillac XT6 vs. 2025 Lexus NX 250 Review

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2024 Cadillac
XT6

MSRP*: $48,795 to $60,295
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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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MPG - City 18 - 21 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG 32 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 78.7 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 235-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 235 - 310 hp 203 hp
Towing Capacity 1,000 - 4,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.5 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 77.3 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.8 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Cadillac XT6 than in the Lexus NX 250. The Cadillac XT6 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 Cadillac XT6 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). The Cadillac XT6 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Lexus NX 250, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Cadillac XT6 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 Cadillac XT6, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 250.

Handling
The Cadillac XT6 has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 250, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Cadillac XT6 is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Cadillac XT6 greatly out-muscles the Lexus NX 250.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Cadillac XT6 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 250.

Utility
The Cadillac XT6 offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus NX 250, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Cadillac XT6, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 250.