Kia Niro EV vs Lexus NX300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Lexus NX300
Overview
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Wind | 300 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,700 | $37,610 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $20,151 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $32,108 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $48,090 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 24 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 28 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 | — | 15.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 235 hp (best) |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 63.7 cu ft (best) | 54.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,150 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs (best) | 3,940 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in (best) | 104.7 in |
| Length | 174 in | 182.7 in (best) |
| Width | 71.9 in | 73.6 in (best) |
| Height | 61.8 in | 64.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Lexus NX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NX300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 300 $37,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Wave $44,700 MSRP | 300 $39,010 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 300 F SPORT $39,710 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 300 F SPORT $41,110 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 300 Luxury $44,060 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 300 Luxury $45,460 MSRP |
Live inventory
Kia Niro EV24 for sale
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Used2023 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Blue•Charcoal45,873 mi$20,151Cadillac Marin
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New2026 Kia Niro EV
WIND
Mineral Blue•Charcoal5 mi$41,307Giambalvo Kia of York
York, PA
- New
2026 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Steel Gray•Charcoal11 mi$32,775Jersey City Kia
Jersey City, NJ
Certified2025 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Interstellar Gray•Charcoal2,861 mi$26,855Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Certified2024 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Runway Red•Charcoal8,056 mi$23,944Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
New2026 Kia Niro EV
Wind
SNOW WHITE PEARL•Charcoal5 mi$43,275Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Kia Niro EV vs Lexus NX300 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia Niro EV vs 2021 Lexus NX300 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Lexus NX300 starts lower at $37,610. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- The 2021 Lexus NX300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,610).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- The 2021 Lexus NX300 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- The 2021 Lexus NX300 leads on horsepower in this comparison (235).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2021 Lexus NX300?
- The 2021 Lexus NX300 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).