2025 Dodge Durango vs 2025 Lexus NX

$38,495 · Crossover

$40,965 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Struggling to decide between raw power and efficiency in your next crossover? The comparison between the 2025 Dodge Durango and the 2025 Lexus NX highlights a significant split in philosophy. The Durango is built for muscle, boasting 295 horsepower and a rugged 200.8-inch length, but pays for it with a lower combined MPG of 20. Conversely, the smaller Lexus NX, measuring just 183.5 inches long, prioritizes economy, achieving a superior 28 combined MPG. While the Durango offers a substantial 92-horsepower advantage (295 hp vs. 203 hp for the NX), the Lexus rewards efficiency-focused drivers with significantly better mileage on the highway (33 MPG vs. 25 MPG). Starting at $38,495, the Durango undercuts the NX’s $40,965 MSRP, presenting a clear trade-off between attainable power and long-term running costs.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Lexus NX

The Lexus NX wins for commuters due to its excellent 33 MPG highway rating, saving money on frequent trips.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Dodge Durango

The Durango provides superior physical space with greater length and slightly more height for easier maneuverability with car seats.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Dodge Durango

With 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, the Durango offers significantly more performance than the NX's 203 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Lexus NX

Despite a higher initial price, the NX's 8 MPG advantage in combined driving offers better long-term ownership value.

Choose the Dodge Durango if...

You prioritize maximum acceleration and need the 295 horsepower output for spirited driving.
You frequently carry large amounts of gear, despite the smaller specified cargo capacity, benefiting from its larger overall 200.8-inch frame.
You prefer the traction characteristics associated with its standard rear-wheel-drive platform.

Choose the Lexus NX if...

Fuel economy is paramount, as evidenced by its superior 28 combined MPG rating.
You need more practical storage space, as the NX offers 22.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity compared to the Durango's 17.2 cu ft.
You are navigating tight urban areas where the smaller dimensions (shorter length and height) will prove more manageable.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Dodge Durango	Lexus NX
Length	200.8"	183.5"
Width	75.8"	73.4"
Height	72.1"	66.1"
Wheelbase	119.8"	105.9"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Folding Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	—	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	—	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Base Engine Displacement	3.6 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	295 hp @ 6400 rpm	203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque	260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm	184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	front wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	18/25 MPG	26/33 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	20 MPG	28 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	442.8/615.0 mi.	377.0/478.5 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	24.6 gal.	14.5 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	✓	—
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Infotainment Display	10.1 in	9.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	6	10
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	—
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	With Real Time Traffic	✓
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Front Head Room	39.9 in.	38.3 in.
Front Leg Room	40.3 in.	41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room	58.5 in.	56.3 in.
Front Hip Room	57.0 in.	56.3 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Passenger Seat Folding Capability	✓	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Rear Head Room	39.8 in.	38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room	38.6 in.	36.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	57.7 in.	54.0 in.
Rear Hip Room	55.5 in.	52.5 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 8.0 in	18 x 7.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	265/60R18	235/60R18
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Run Flat Tires	—	✓

Suspension

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Dodge	Lexus
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	5 yr./ 60000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ 10000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Dodge Durango and 2025 Lexus NX.

How much more fuel-efficient is the Lexus NX compared to the Dodge Durango?

The Lexus NX is substantially more efficient, delivering a combined 28 MPG versus the Durango’s 20 MPG; this results in an 8 MPG overall advantage for the Lexus on the daily commute.

Which crossover is better for pure performance driving?

The 2025 Dodge Durango is the clear choice for performance enthusiasts, as it produces 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, dwarfing the Lexus NX's 203 horsepower output.

Is the Durango or the NX larger overall?

The Dodge Durango is the physically larger vehicle, measuring 200.8 inches in length and 72.1 inches in height, making the Lexus NX notably smaller at 183.5 inches long and 66.1 inches tall.

Which car offers better usable cargo space inside the cabin?

Surprisingly, the smaller Lexus NX provides more dedicated storage, boasting 22.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity compared to the Durango's 17.2 cubic feet.

Is there a significant price difference between the starting MSRPs?

Yes, the Durango starts slightly lower at $38,495, while the Lexus NX carries a starting MSRP of $40,965, meaning the Durango saves you nearly $2,500 right off the lot.

What are the fundamental differences in drivetrain layouts?

The Durango comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD) paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, whereas the Lexus NX utilizes a front-wheel drive (FWD) layout with an identical 8-speed shiftable automatic.