2025 Lexus NX 250 vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 250

2025 Lexus
NX 250

MSRP*: $40,965 to $44,490
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 25 - 26 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 33 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 203-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 203 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Ascent than in the Lexus NX 250, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent 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.

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 Subaru Ascent, 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 Lexus NX 250 or the Subaru Ascent, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 250 is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus NX 250, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Ascent 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 Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lexus NX 250 has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus NX 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.