Kia Sorento vs Lexus RX – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sorento has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46000 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 17494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 1.60 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Lexus RX performs slightly better – achieving up to 68 km, about 13 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX has a distinct edge – offering 371 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RX performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 9 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX pulls distinct stronger with 551 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 111 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1854 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeable more room – 705 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs noticeable better – up to 2100 L, which is about 422 L more than the Lexus RX.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento minimal takes the win – 684 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Our conclusion: The Lexus RX proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Lexus RX is the better all-rounder in this comparison.