Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus NX 350h studio car image
Lexus

NX 350h

2024 · Hybrid Suv

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Lexus NX 350h 7.7 s Runner-up: 8.3 s
Power winner Lexus NX 350h 244 hp Runner-up: 230 hp
Cargo winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 711 L Runner-up: 520 L
Price winner Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid $38,400 Runner-up: $42,625

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid against the 2024 Lexus NX 350h. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Lexus NX 350h has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.7 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. 2024 Lexus NX 350h has the higher listed output at 244 hp; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid at 350 Nm and 2024 Lexus NX 350h at 258 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Lexus NX 350h has the lower recorded consumption at 6.1 L/100km; 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is listed at 6.5 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 711 litres versus 520 litres, a difference of 191 litres. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid carries the higher towing rating at 2,500 kg, while 2024 Lexus NX 350h is listed at 1,500 kg. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is 170 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower listed starting price at $38,400, compared with $42,625 for 2024 Lexus NX 350h. 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid2025 Lexus NX 350h2024
Performance
0-100 km/h8.3 s7.7 s
Top Speed185 km/h180 km/h
Power230 hp244 hp
Torque350 Nm258 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank67 L55 L
Efficiency6.5 L/100km6.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions148 g/km139 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,660 mm
Ground Clearance177 mm176 mm
Cargo711 L520 L
Curb Weight1,865 kg1,760 kg
Towing2,500 kg1,500 kg
Seats75
Turning Circle11.6 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$38,400$42,625

Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid vs Lexus NX 350h questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.7 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the higher listed top speed at 185 km/h (115 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h has more power at 244 hp, a 14 hp advantage over 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has more listed cargo space at 711 litres (25.1 cu ft), versus 520 litres (18.4 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the higher listed towing capacity at 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), compared with 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid is heavier at 1,865 kg (4,112 lb), while 2024 Lexus NX 350h is listed at 1,760 kg (3,880 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $38,400 USD, compared with $42,625 USD for 2024 Lexus NX 350h. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.