2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Porsche Macan Review

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2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 76.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
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Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
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*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

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus NX 250 as you will with the Porsche Macan, 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). Clearly, the Lexus NX 250 is a better financial choice over the Porsche Macan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 250 is much slimmer than the Porsche Macan, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 250 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Porsche Macan.

Handling
The Lexus NX 250 has a smaller turning radius than the Porsche Macan, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Porsche Macan is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 250 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 250 has a lot less horsepower than the Porsche Macan.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Porsche Macan, 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 Lexus NX 250 and the Porsche Macan. The Lexus NX 250 has less cargo space than the Porsche Macan, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.