Compare performance (239 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 63500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Lexus RX?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Kia Sportage has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 33352 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
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 evident edge – offering 371 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Lexus RX performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Lexus RX pulls convincingly stronger with 551 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 231 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia Sportage is distinct lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 488 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 98 L more than the Lexus RX.
When it comes to payload, Lexus RX slight takes the win – 620 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
Overall, the Lexus RX shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
63500 - 84700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
68 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
25 - 182 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4890 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1920 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1695 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1678 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
250 - 371 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
551 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
184 - 273 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Lexus
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.