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Kia Sportage vs Lexus RX - Differences and prices compared

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?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Lexus RX

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

RX

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 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.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £63,500
RX

Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 68 km
Kia Sportage
Lexus RX

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Kia Sportage

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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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Kia Sportage
Lexus RX
Sportage
RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
63500 - 84700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
68 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
25 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4890 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1695 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

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.