Compare 2021 Lexus NX vs Lexus RX

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 22 MPG

Hwy: 28 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.5L V6 Gas

Horsepower

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

295 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque

258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm

267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,940 lbs

4,222 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs

3,500 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

25 MPG

23 MPG

City

22 MPG

20 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1 Tons/yr

7.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.9 gallons

19.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

349.8 miles

384 miles

Cruising Range Highway

445.2 miles

518.4 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

182.7 in

192.5 in

Height

64.8 in

67.7 in

Max Width

73.6 in

74.6 in

Front Width

62.2 in

64.4 in

Rear Width

62.2 in

64 in

Wheelbase

104.7 in

109.8 in

Ground Clearance

6.9 in

N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.8 in

44.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.2 in

39.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.3 in

57.8 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.1 in

56.6 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

36.1 in

38 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.1 in

39.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

55.3 in

57.6 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.9 in

56.1 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

54.6 ft³

32.6 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

17.7 ft³

16 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

17.7 ft³

16 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

45.2 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire

P225/65HR17

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire

P225/65HR17

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Atomic Silver
Cadmium Orange
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nori Green Pearl

Atomic Silver
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Nori Green Pearl
Obsidian

Standard Interior Materials

Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Creme, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim

Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Birch, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Parchment, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Not Available

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Optional

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Not Available

Optional

Navigation System

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Standard

Seat Memory

Optional

Universal Garage Door Opener

Optional

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

Maintenance

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare 2021 Lexus NX vs Lexus RX

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary