Honda CR-V Hybrid vs. Lexus NX 300h
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Lexus NX 300h 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 Hybrid and the Lexus NX 300h.
When we compare the Honda CR-V Hybrid's and the Lexus NX 300h's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda CR-V Hybrid's and the Lexus NX 300h's specifications and ratings, the Honda CR-V Hybrid is a better car than the Lexus NX 300h.
Pricing: A used 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid ranges from $25,892 to $34,006 while a used 2021 Lexus NX 300h is priced between $31,931 to $40,889.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda CR-V Hybrid loses 39.6 percent of its value and the Lexus NX 300h loses 40.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda CR-V Hybrid retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lexus NX 300h.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda CR-V Hybrid’s base engine makes 212 horsepower, and the Lexus NX 300h base engine makes 194 horsepower. The CR-V Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The NX 300h is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 444 miles. This gives the Honda CR-V Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus NX 300h. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda CR-V Hybrid and the Lexus NX 300h have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,560
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$32,535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,030 - $38,350
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,160
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$49,110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$40,160 - $53,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,014
Price Range:
$25,892 - $34,006
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$29,382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,470 - $37,304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
167
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,274
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,509
Price Range:
$31,931 - $40,889
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$38,548
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$36,509 - $42,872
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
73
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,441
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Honda CR-V Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus NX 300h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda CR-V Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus NX 300h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1 - 17.7
Honda CR-V Hybrid Rankings
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27 out of / 32Lexus NX 300h Rankings
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1 out of / 10Ranking
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2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda CR-V Hybrid Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, Touring
Lexus NX 300h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Black Line, Luxury
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
212 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
194 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 35 / 38
Range (city/hwy):
560 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 30 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 444 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
33.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.1 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:
16.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
53.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3708 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
182.1 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4180 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic / Sonic Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Not available
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Interior Colors
Beige
Ivory
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Crème w/Dark Umber Trim
Black
Black w/Dark Umber Trim
Gray
Not available
Brown
Glazed Caramel w/Dark Umber Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Dark Umber Trim
