Hyundai Nexo vs Tesla Model X: Specs Compared
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The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 37 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Tesla Model X leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
2016–2026
Tesla Model X
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 41 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Hyundai Nexo | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 68 mpg | 105 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 71 mpg | 110 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 64 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | Not available | $700 |
| Lowest CO2 output | Not available | Not available |
| Engines offered | PMSM, PEM | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Hydrogen | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2026 | 2016–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 16 | 41 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Hyundai Nexo vs Tesla Model X dimensions and size
The Tesla Model X is 14.2 inches longer than the Hyundai Nexo on a wheelbase 7.1 inches longer, and 1,210.3 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Tesla Model X (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 198 in | 14.2 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 73.2 in | 79.1 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 64.6 in | 66.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 116.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4,059 lbs | 5,269 lbs | 1,210 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Hyundai Nexo vs Tesla Model X: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Tesla Model X leads in both cycles — 110 mpg city and 101 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Hyundai Nexo is recorded with 2 distinct engine configurations (PMSM, PEM), the Tesla Model X with no. Across 16 recorded Hyundai Nexo configurations and 41 for the Tesla Model X, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Hyundai Nexo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, the Tesla Model X with All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Nexo vs Model X: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Hyundai Nexo or the Tesla Model X?
The Tesla Model X is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 105 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 37 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Nexo and Model X offer?
Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM. Tesla Model X: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Tesla Model X as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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