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Kia Sportage vs Lexus UX – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Sportage or Lexus UX fits your lifestyle better.

Kia Sportage

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Lexus UX

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

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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.

Kia Sportage has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Lexus UX costs 37900 £. That’s a price difference of around 7766 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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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 power, the Kia Sportage has a somewhat edge – offering 239 HP compared to 199 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs to a small extent better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Lexus UX tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Lexus UX is minimal lighter – 1495 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers convincingly more room – 587 L compared to 320 L. That’s a difference of about 267 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 545 L more than the Lexus UX.

When it comes to payload, Lexus UX minimal takes the win – 615 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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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 UX

The Lexus UX is a compact luxury crossover that blends sharp styling with a quiet, comfortable cabin, perfect for urban buyers who want premium feel without shouting about it. It rides with poise, serves up plush materials and thoughtful tech, and—while it won’t satisfy anyone chasing track thrills—it's a smart, stylish choice for everyday driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
37900 - 54100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
113 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1495 - 1555 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
283 - 320 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4495 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1540 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1194 - 1231 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
555 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
199 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
146 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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