2025 Lexus NX 350 vs. 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Lexus NX 350

2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,725 to $50,790
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2025 Subaru
Forester Hybrid

MSRP*: $36,595 to $43,295
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MPG - City 21 MPG 35 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 69.1 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 194-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 hp 194 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 72.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 43.3 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in
Front 40.0 in
Rear 37.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Forester Hybrid than in the Lexus NX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Forester Hybrid will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350.

Convenience
With the Subaru Forester Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Lexus NX 350, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus NX 350 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Lexus NX 350 is a little wider than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Lexus NX 350 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Handling
The Lexus NX 350 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Forester Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus NX 350 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus NX 350 greatly out-muscles the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus NX 350 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus NX 350 and the Subaru Forester Hybrid. The Lexus NX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Forester Hybrid.