Kia Sorento 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 SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | 250 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,190 (best) | $40,965 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 23 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.7 gal (best) | 14.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 203 hp (best) |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 75.5 cu ft (best) | 46.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 895 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,814 lbs | 3,660 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 8.1 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in (best) | 105.9 in |
| Length | 189.6 in (best) | 183.5 in |
| Width | 74.8 in (best) | 73.4 in |
| Height | 66.7 in (best) | 66.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia SorentoLX | Lexus NX250250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 Sorento | Lexus NX250 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $32,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 250 $40,965 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $35,090 MSRP | 250 $42,565 MSRP |
| 3 | S $37,090 MSRP | 250 Premium $42,890 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $38,290 MSRP | 250 Premium $44,490 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $39,790 MSRP | — |
| 6 | EX $38,890 MSRP | — |
| 7 | EX $40,690 MSRP | — |
| 8 | SX $42,090 MSRP | — |
| 9 | X-Line EX $42,590 MSRP | — |
| 10 | X-Line SX $43,890 MSRP | — |
| 11 | X-Line SX Prestige $46,590 MSRP | — |
| 12 | X-Line SX Prestige $47,190 MSRP | — |
| 13 | X-Line SX Prestige $53,490 MSRP | — |
| 14 | X-Pro SX Prestige $47,590 MSRP | — |
| 15 | EX $48,290 MSRP | — |