Comparison - Lexus NX 300 F SPORT 2018 - vs - Porsche Cayenne 2017

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Average Price: 
39,775
Updated: 
17 Mar 2018
59,600
Updated: 
10 Apr 2017
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
15.90gals
26.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Eminent white pearl
#FAFAFA
Nebula Gray pearl
#3F3E40
Silver Lining Metallic
#A8A8A9
Atomic Silver
#7B7B75
Obsidian
#050507
Matador Red Mica
#7F1F2A
Autumn Shimmer
#653627
Blue Vortex Metallic
#653627

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Unless the NX 300 F Sport's adjustable suspension and tighter seat bolstering are must-haves, we recommend sticking with the more comfortable NX 300. Add the Comfort package for its heated and ventilated front seats and blind-spot detection, and you'll have a well-equipped, quiet and refined luxury compact SUV.

PROS
Generous backseat room
Available power-folding rear seat
Cabin is very quiet at highway speeds

CONS
Remote Touch Interface can be distracting to use
Limited rear cargo volume

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2018 Lexus NX ranked #11 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Lexus NX has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lengthy list of standard tech and safety features
Ample legroom in both rows of seats

Cons
Frustrating infotainment controls
Small, restricted cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Striking looks,
improved spaciousness,
commendable ride quality,
excellent build and finish

Cons
Poor ergonomics,
difficult-to-use infotainment system

By: 
cars.co.za

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
27.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
24
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
6
v
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
3.60L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 1 650rpm
295ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
235hp
at 4 800rpm
300hp
at 6 300rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.80Feet
39.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission Controls And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Destination Download
Roadside Assistance
Destination Guidance (Also Turn-By-Turn Navigation)
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Cooled Storage Compartment

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
182.60in
191.10in
Width: 
73.60in
78.70in
Height: 
64.80in
67.40in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
8.50in
Wheel Base: 
104.70in
114.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.40
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
Front Leg Room: 
42.80in
Rear leg room: 
36.10in
Front Hip Room: 
55.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
54.60cu.ft
62.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.70cu.ft
23.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.80degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4050.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8-Way Power Driver Seat
8-Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Leather
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Center Armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
8 Total Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Speed sensitive volume control
USB Connection
Auxiliary Audio Input
Radio Data System

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Roof rack
Intermittent rear wiper
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.5-In
18 X 8.0
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Painted Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
All-Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Airbag Deployment Notification
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
4-Wheel ABS
Cornering Lights
Emergency Service
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
LED Headlamp
2 Front Headrests
3 Rear Headrests
Self-leveling headlights
Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
Cold Weather Package
F SPORT Comfort Package
Premium F SPORT Package
Navigation Package
Comfort Lighting Package w/Memory Package
Exterior Options: 
Rear Bumper Protector
F SPORT 19-In Split-Six-Spoke Forged Alloy Wheels
Mudguards
Power Rear Door W/Kick Sensor
Power Tilt And Slide Moonroof
Door Edge Guards
LED Headlamps W/O Auto High Beams
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Body Side Moldings
Paint Protection Film By 3M
Alloy Wheel Locks
Power Back Door
Panoramic View Back Up Monitor
18" F SPORT Wheels W/Summer Tires
Premium Paint
Tinted LED Headlights
ParkAssist (Front And Rear) W/Surround View
ParkAssist (Front And Rear) W/Reversing Camera
Bi-Xenon Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
"PORSCHE" Logo Painted
LED Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Bi-Xenon Headlights W/Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
PORSCHE Logo And Model Designation Painted
Deletion Of Model Designation
Wheel Center Caps W/Colored Porsche Crest
Wheel Spacers, 17mm (Rear)
Wheel Spacers, 5mm (Front And Rear)
20" Collapsible Spare Tire
Trailer Hitch W/Out Tow Ball
Soft Close Doors
Roof Rails In Black
Roof Rails In Black Including Roof Transport System
19" Cayenne Turbo Winter Wheel-And-Tire Set
Roof Rails In Aluminum Finish W/Roof Transport System
Thermally And Noise Insulated Privacy Glass
Interior Options: 
Electrochromic (Auto-Dimming) Inside Rear View Mirror W/Homelink Universal Transmitter
Carpet Cargo Mat
Cargo Net
Illuminated Door Sills
Key Gloves
Porsche Entry and Drive
Seats W/Deviated Stitching
Armrests In Deviated Leather
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Air Vent Slats In Leather
Air Vents In Leather
Seat Centers In Deviated Leather
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers W/Leather Interior
Extended Leather Interior Package, Dashboard Trim In Leather
Leather Interior Package
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers W/Natural Leather Interior
Soft Ruffled Seat Centers W/Standard Interior

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Creme Nuluxe with dark umber trim
#A08760
Flaxen Nuluxe with dark umber trim
#8E5F3F
Black Nuluxe with dark umber trim
#0C0E12