2025 Lexus RX 350 vs. 2025 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus RX 350

2025 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $49,125 to $61,520
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner

2025 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,770 to $57,400
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 46.2 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 278 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 192.5 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 37.6 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in
Info not available

*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 RX 350 as you will with the Toyota 4Runner, 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 Lexus RX 350 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota 4Runner.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 350 is much slimmer than the Toyota 4Runner, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Lexus RX 350 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Lexus RX 350 has the same turning radius as the Toyota 4Runner, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota 4Runner is clearly the choice over the Lexus RX 350 for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota 4Runner are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota 4Runner.