Lexus NX (2014 – 2017) vs Ford S-Max (2015 – 2019): specs compared
Both offer around 238 hp at most. The Lexus NX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 8.4 s. The Ford S-Max has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,645 kg against 1,787 kg. At 4,796 mm, the Ford S-Max is 166 mm longer than the Lexus NX.
| Specification |
Lexus
NX
2014 – 2017
|
Ford
S-Max
2015 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2015 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 10 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 238 hp | 120 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 350 Nm | 240 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 9.3 s | 8.4 – 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 183 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,844 – 1,869 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,646 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,787 – 1,896 kg | 1,645 – 1,809 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.