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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Lexus NX250

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe

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2025 Lexus NX250

Overview

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
Selected trimSE250
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262025

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
MSRP$34,800 (best)$40,965
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
Combined MPG24 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG29 MPG33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.7 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
Horsepower277 hp (best)203 hp
Torque311 lb-ft (best)184 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L2.5 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume79.6 cu ft (best)46.9 cu ft
Towing capacity3,500 lbs (best)2,000 lbs
Payload895 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,343 lbs3,660 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7 in8.1 in (best)
Wheelbase110.8 in (best)105.9 in
Length190.2 in (best)183.5 in
Width74.8 in (best)73.4 in
Height67.7 in (best)66.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Santa FeSELexus NX250250
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai Santa FeLexus NX250
1

SE

$34,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)

250

$40,965 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SE

$36,600 MSRP

250

$42,565 MSRP

3

SE Hybrid

$36,150 MSRP

250 Premium

$42,890 MSRP

4

SE Hybrid

$37,950 MSRP

250 Premium

$44,490 MSRP

5

SEL

$37,340 MSRP

6

SEL

$39,140 MSRP

7

SEL Hybrid

$38,440 MSRP

8

SEL Hybrid

$40,240 MSRP

9

XRT

$41,790 MSRP

10

Limited

$44,350 MSRP

11

Limited

$46,150 MSRP

12

Limited Hybrid

$45,450 MSRP

13

Limited Hybrid

$47,250 MSRP

14

Calligraphy

$47,350 MSRP

15

Calligraphy

$49,150 MSRP

16

Calligraphy Hybrid

$48,450 MSRP

17

Calligraphy Hybrid

$50,250 MSRP

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