If you're looking for a luxury SUV that will deliver a stellar performance and come with advanced safety systems and the latest technology, a Lexus UX Hybrid and Lexus RX are two SUVs that many turn to. How does the UX compare to the RX? What are the differences? Compare the size specs, engines and performance, and features of the UX vs. RX here so that you can find out which Lexus SUV to buy that has the features and size you need. After checking out this Lexus SUV comparison guide, come for a test drive at our Lexus dealership.

2024 Lexus UX vs. 2024 RX Dimensions

Lexus UX vs. Lexus RX Engines & Performance

Across the Lexus UX Hybrid lineup, you get a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Drive that offers 181 horsepower. The UX is a standard hybrid SUV, and has the ability to get configured in Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive models.

The Lexus RX comes standard with a 2.4L Turbo 4-cylinder engine offering 275 horsepower on the RX 350 trims. The RX does come in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, too, with the RX 350h coming with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Hybrid Electric Drive that can create 246 horsepower, and the RX 450h+ LUXURY plug-in hybrid that has a 304-horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with Lexus Plug-in Hybrid Electric Drive. The maximum power that the RX can reach is on the RX 500h F SPORT Performance hybrid trim that has 366 horsepower available.

Below, we take a look at what the standard performance specs look like for the 2024 Lexus UX 250h and 2024 Lexus RX 350.

2024 Lexus UX 250h:

• Standard Horsepower: 181hp
• 0-60 MPH: 8.4 sec
• EPA-Estimated MPG City/Hwy: 43/41 MPG

2024 Lexus RX 350 FWD:

• Standard Horsepower: 275hp
• 0-60 MPH: 7.6 sec
• EPA-Estimated MPG City/Hwy: 22/29 MPG

Lexus UX vs. RX Trim Options

Lexus vehicles offer a variety of trims throughout the lineup of models, and you can find a great selection with both the Lexus UX Hybrid and Lexus RX. The Lexus RX has 5 gas-powered trims and 6 hybrid trims, giving a total of 11 trims to choose from when you shop for a new Lexus RX.

For the Lexus UX Hybrid, you have 4 trims to explore when searching the UX lineup.

UX Trims

• UX 250h
• UX 250h Premium
• UX 250h F SPORT Design
• UX 250h F SPORT Handling

RX Trims

• RX 350
• RX 350 Premium
• RX 350 Premium+
• RX 350 Luxury
• RX 350 F SPORT Handling AWD
• RX 350h AWD
• RX 350h Premium AWD
• RX 350h Premium+ AWD
• RX 350h Luxury AWD
• RX 450h+ Luxury AWD
• RX 500h F SPORT Performance AWD

Lexus UX and RX Features: Comparing Technology, Comfort & Convenience, & Safety

What shared features will you find with both the Lexus RX and Lexus UX? Both have standard comforts and conveniences like 8-way power-adjustable front seats and SmartAccess with push-button Start and Stop. You also get wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ with both luxury SUVs, as well as a backup camera and 7.0-inch multi-information display.

You get advanced safety systems in both the Lexus UX and RX, however, the systems differ slightly, with the UX Hybrid coming standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 and the Lexus RX coming standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. The Lexus RX features multi-zone climate control and in the UX you find dual-zone climate control.

For infotainment, the Lexus UX Hybrid has a 8.0-inch touchscreen standard with the option of upgrading to a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Inside the Lexus RX interior, you get a standard 9.8-inch touchscreen with the ability to upgrade to a larger 14-inch touchscreen. For sound systems, the UX has an available Lexus 10-speaker Premium Sound System and the Lexus RX offers a Mark Levinson® 21-speaker system.

Buy or Lease a Lexus UX or Lexus RX at DARCARS Lexus of Englewood

Now that you have seen how the Lexus UX compares to the Lexus RX, which luxury SUV are you ready to get the keys to today? If you're in the market for an SUV with great fuel efficiency and that's easy to manuever, consider a new Lexus UX Hybrid. Or if power and powertrain options are what you want to check out when shopping for a luxury car, go for a new Lexus RX. You can discover more about both Lexus models at DARCARS Lexus of Englewood, where you can find your new Lexus UX and RX for sale in Englewood, NJ.

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