2025 Lexus
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 25 - 26 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 32 - 33 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 46.9 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Atlas than in the Lexus NX 250, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus NX 250 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 250 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Lexus NX 250 has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Lexus NX 250 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Lexus NX 250 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Lexus NX 250 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.