Kia EV3 vs Lexus LBX – Which car suits you better?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lexus LBX has the slight advantage in terms of price – starting at 28300 £, while the Kia EV3 starts at 30800 £. That’s a price difference of about 2571 £.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine performance, the Kia EV3 clearly takes the lead – with 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 68 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV3 is noticeably faster – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That makes it around 1.70 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 170 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV3 pulls visibly stronger, offering 283 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer enough space for 5 passengers.

The Lexus LBX is slightly lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1800 kg. The weight difference is around 520 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Kia EV3 takes the lead – 460 L compared to 332 L. That’s around 128 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Kia EV3 wins – up to 1251 L, about 257 L more than the Lexus LBX.

Payload capacity also favors the Lexus LBX slight – 475 kg compared to 470 kg. The difference is roughly 5 kg.

Overall, the Kia EV3 proves to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.