The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2025 and Lexus NX 350h are moderate and lux car strategies of a compact hybrid SUV, with the same undercarriage but pegged to different value propositions. Having almost a $12,000 price distinction between their initial prices, these related crossovers have the same hybrid power tracks but quite different interior finishes, cargo capacity, and warranty between them, which can be of significant consideration to buyers.
Consensus hybrid power plants produce lower performance outputs.
According to Edmunds, both the RAV4 and the NX 350h are powered by the popular hybrid system of Toyota, which is built around the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The output figure also varies greatly because the Toyota produces 219 horsepower and Lexus produces 240 horsepower, resulting in a difference of 21 horsepower. Both portals have one more motor at the back that would be used as a traction motor, enabling the car to have all-wheel drive when it is needed.
Acceleration performance is very similar between these crossovers, even though there is a power difference. In testing carried out by Edmunds, the RAV4 Hybrid needed 0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds, Lexus lists a time of 7.2 seconds on the NX 350h, and there are no real-world performance discrepancies.
This has been the case with any form of fuel economy being competitive.
There are good efficiency figures, and they are well matched with 39 mpg aggregate in the Lexus and the majority of RAV4 models. The one that deviates from the Lexus in this group is the RAV4 Woodland Edition, since all-terrain tires and off-road suspension give the model a slight ding in the mileage ratings, as per automotive experts.
Interior space and cargo capacity favor Toyota
The size of the passenger car interiors is well balanced between the Toyota and the Lexus, with the RAV4 having a little bit of advantage in utility. Cars.com reading has it that the NX 350h has a raking roofline compressing in the front and back, and the legroom in it is lower in comparison to that of the RAV4. The Toyota provides 41 inches of front legroom and 38 inches in the second row, whereas the NX has 41 inches of front and 36 inches of rear.
Boxier Upright Style The boxier upright design of the Toyota offers great cargo capability. Trying the rear seat in place, the options on RAV4 and NX offer 38 cubic feet versus 23 cubic feet–approximately an extra 15 cubes. Turn those seats down, and the RAV4 can grow to 70 cubic feet, nearly 23 cubes; nearly 23 cubes compared to 47 cubic feet in the Lexus ahead.
This is what the luxury appointments distinguish the models
The interiors of the two vehicles are rather quiet, but with different features. The Toyota replicates rude engine noises during acceleration, whereas the Lexus presumably contains a higher amount of sound-deadening materials, but it also permits more tire noise than is anticipated. The RAV4 is available in a range of cloth-type upholstery, and the Lexus has vinyl upholstery with a leather upgrade.
Pricing and warranty coverage create a value distinction
Toyota retails the RAV4 Hybrid in seven trim levels that begin with LE for $32,600, and the NX350h retails at three trim levels that start at $45,425. This difference of almost 12000 dollars is an indication of the great equipment and coverage between the brands.
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus NX 350h prove that common building blocks can work in different segments of the market. Although there is a similar performance and quite good hybrid efficiency, the RAV4 proves to be much more practical with better cargo space and value pricing, which suits budget-aware families well. Its luxury furnishings, extended warranty, and high-quality materials put the NX 350h at a higher price, targeting consumers who will look for luxury above pure utility when buying a compact hybrid SUV.
