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Compare Lexus NX vs Lexus RX

2019 Lexus NX
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$36,485
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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2019 Lexus RX
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$43,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter 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: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

2018-2020 Lexus NX Front View Driving
2018-2020 Lexus NX Dashboard
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2016-2019 Lexus RX
2016-2019 Lexus RX
2016-2019 Lexus RX
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5-liter 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
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.8 ft
45.2 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P235/65VR18
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P235/65VR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
23 MPG
City
22 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
28 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
7.7 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
537.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

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
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

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,940 lbs
4,222 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
54.6 ft³
56.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17.7 ft³
18.4 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
17.7 ft³
18.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Autumn Shimmer
  • Blue Vortex Metallic
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Silver Lining Metallic
  • Atomic Silver
  • Autumn Shimmer
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Satin Cashmere Metallic
  • Silver Lining Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Creme, Leather Seat Trim
  • Creme, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Noble Brown, Leather Seat Trim
  • Noble Brown, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
  • Stratus Gray, Leather Seat Trim
  • Stratus Gray, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Stratus Gray, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Optional
Optional

Comfort

Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Optional
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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