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Honda CR-V vs. Lexus NX 200t

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V and Lexus NX 200t contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda CR-V and the Lexus NX 200t.

When we compare the Honda CR-V's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus NX 200t has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V's and the Lexus NX 200t's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V is a better car than the Lexus NX 200t.

Pricing: A used 2017 Honda CR-V ranges from $15,897 to $25,294 while a used 2017 Lexus NX 200t is priced between $18,536 to $28,078.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V’s base engine makes 184 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 200t base engine makes 235 horsepower. The CR-V is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The NX 200t is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 445 miles. This gives the Honda CR-V the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus NX 200t. The CR-V uses regular unleaded, and the NX 200t uses premium unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Honda CR-V has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,045

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,728

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,995 - $25,645

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$35,285

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

$39,935

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

$32,880 - $53,300

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,586

Price Range:

$15,897 - $25,294

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,407

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,149 - $20,586

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

870

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

91,961

# Good or Great Deals:

342

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,305

Price Range:

$18,536 - $28,078

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

$20,862

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

$17,625 - $30,138

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

181

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

75,061

# Good or Great Deals:

65

Honda CR-V Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Lexus NX 200t Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8 - 6.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

57%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 200t

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

5.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

3.7 - 6.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

15.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 14.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

2.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 27.4

Honda CR-V Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Small SUVs

1 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

1 / 10

Best Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $35k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 2

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

3 / 30

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

5 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

5 / 6

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

8 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

12 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

14 / 67

Most Affordable Small SUVs

17 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

20 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

30 / 59

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

43 / 67

Lexus NX 200t Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Honda CR-V Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, LX, Touring

Lexus NX 200t Trim Levels

Base, F SPORT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

180 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.056 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 32 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 448 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 28 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 445 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

39.2 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

145.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.3 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

17.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

54.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3307 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

180.6 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3940 lbs

Width:

83.9 inches

Height:

64.8 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

104.7 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Obsidian Blue Pearl

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Basque Red Pearl II

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond Pearl

Brown

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Obsidian

Blue

Blue Vortex Metallic

Gray

Nebula Gray Pearl

Red

Matador Red Mica

Silver

Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic

White

Eminent White Pearl

Brown

Autumn Shimmer

Interior Colors

Beige

Ivory

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Brown

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Creme w/Dark Umber Trim / Creme w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim

Black

Black w/Dark Umber Trim / Black w/Linear Black Shadow Wood Trim

Gray

Not available

Brown

Flaxen w/Dark Umber Trim

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