2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,815 to $44,340
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2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
The Lexus NX 250 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan ARIYA, with comparable head- and legroom. The Nissan ARIYA will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus NX 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan ARIYA.

Dimensions
The Lexus NX 250 is a little narrower than the Nissan ARIYA, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 250 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan ARIYA.

Handling
The Lexus NX 250 has a larger turning radius than the Nissan ARIYA, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus NX 250 is clearly the choice over the Nissan ARIYA for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus NX 250 and the Nissan ARIYA. The Lexus NX 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan ARIYA.