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2020 Lexus NX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

7.2s

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NX: 7.2 s2.7 s10.2 sQuicker on the left
135 SUVs (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Lexus NX: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
300 FWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft3,940 lb11916.87.2 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$36,870
300 F Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft3,940 lb11916.87.2 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$39,110
300 Luxury FWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft3,940 lb11916.87.2 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$43,960
300 AWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft4,050 lb11617.28.1 sOnline6-speed automaticAWD$38,270
300 F Sport AWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft4,050 lb11617.28.1 sOnline6-speed automaticAWD$40,510
300 Luxury AWD2.0L 4-cyl235 hp258 lb-ft4,050 lb11617.28.1 sOnline6-speed automaticAWD$45,360
300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybrid194 hp152 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A9.1 sTestedCVTAWD$39,420
300h Luxury AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybrid194 hp152 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A9.1 sTestedCVTAWD$46,510
Hybrid 300h AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybrid194 hp152 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ACVTAWD$39,420
Hybrid 300h Luxury AWD2.5L 4-cyl hybrid194 hp152 lb-ftN/AN/AN/AN/ACVTAWD$46,510

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl6235 hp300 FWD$36,870Base$1,536Base
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid4194 hp300h AWD$39,420+$2,550$1,239-$297

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: yes, on 4 of 10 trims.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed automatic6300 FWD$36,8707.2 s
CVT4300h AWD$39,4209.1 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the 300 FWD: 235 hp, 25 mpg, $36,870. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Jeep CherokeeHigh Altitude FWD270 hp26 mpg$31,6006.3 s
Subaru OutbackOnyx Edition XT AWD260 hp26 mpg$34,8956.1 s
Cadillac XT4Luxury FWD237 hp26 mpg$35,6956.8 s
Ford EscapeTitanium 4WD250 hp26 mpg$36,8356.3 s
INFINITI QX50PURE FWD268 hp26 mpg$37,250N/A
Toyota HighlanderHybrid LE FWD243 hp36 mpg$38,200N/A

Cheapest 6 of 8.

NX by year

5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s6.5 s7.0 s7.5 s2015201720192021202320252026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB: 0.3 s quicker to 60.

2020 Lexus NX7.2 s2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB6.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Lexus NX and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB
Measure2020 Lexus NX2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB
Trim300 FWD250 FWD
0-607.2 s6.9 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower235 hp221 hp
Curb weight3,940 lbN/A
hp per ton119N/A
lb per hp16.8N/A
MSRP$36,870$36,600

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked