Kia Niro EV vs Lexus NX250
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Lexus NX250
Overview
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Wind | 250 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,700 (best) | $40,965 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 113 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 253 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 7.5 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 14.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 203 hp (best) |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft (best) | 184 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.7 cu ft (best) | 46.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 895 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs | 3,660 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 8.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in (best) | 105.9 in |
| Length | 174 in | 183.5 in (best) |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in (best) |
| Height | 61.8 in | 66.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Kia Niro EV | Lexus NX250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 250 $40,965 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Wave $44,700 MSRP | 250 $42,565 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 250 Premium $42,890 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 250 Premium $44,490 MSRP |