Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD vs Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus NX 350h studio car image
Lexus

NX 350h

2024 · Hybrid Suv

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 7.4 s Runner-up: 7.7 s
Power winner Lexus NX 350h 244 hp Runner-up: 243 hp
Cargo winner Lexus NX 350h 520 L Runner-up: 456 L
Price winner Lexus NX 350h $42,625 Runner-up: $47,915

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD 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

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.4 seconds, compared with 7.7 seconds for 2024 Lexus NX 350h. 2024 Lexus NX 350h has the higher listed output at 244 hp; 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is rated at 243 hp, a difference of 1 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD at 394 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 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is listed at 6.3 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

2024 Lexus NX 350h provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 456 litres, a difference of 64 litres. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,588 kg, while 2024 Lexus NX 350h is listed at 1,500 kg. 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is 306 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

2024 Lexus NX 350h has the lower listed starting price at $42,625, compared with $47,915 for 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. 2024 Lexus NX 350h 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 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD2025 Lexus NX 350h2024
Performance
0-100 km/h7.4 s7.7 s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Power243 hp244 hp
Torque394 Nm258 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank65 L55 L
Efficiency6.3 L/100km6.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions143 g/km139 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,966 mm4,660 mm
Ground Clearance203 mm176 mm
Cargo456 L520 L
Curb Weight2,010 kg1,760 kg
Towing1,588 kg1,500 kg
Seats85
Turning Circle11.8 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$47,915$42,625

Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD vs Lexus NX 350h questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 7.4 seconds, versus 7.7 seconds for 2024 Lexus NX 350h.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 180 km/h, approximately 112 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h has more power at 244 hp, a 1 hp advantage over 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 456 litres (16.1 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,588 kg (3,501 lb), compared with 1,500 kg (3,307 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD is heavier at 2,010 kg (4,431 lb), while 2024 Lexus NX 350h is listed at 1,760 kg (3,880 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $42,625 USD, compared with $47,915 USD for 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid AWD or the 2024 Lexus NX 350h?

2024 Lexus NX 350h 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.