Kia XCeed vs Lexus UX – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 XCeed has the significantly advantage in terms of price – starting at 23100 £, while the Lexus UX starts at 37900 £. That’s a price difference of about 14794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus UX manages with 5 L and is therefore noticeably more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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 Lexus UX clearly takes the lead – with 199 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 19 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus UX is hardly any faster – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That makes it around 0.60 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed is slightly ahead – reaching 210 km/h, while the Lexus UX tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is roughly 33 km/h.

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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The Kia XCeed is slightly lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1495 kg. The weight difference is around 144 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Kia XCeed takes the lead – 426 L compared to 320 L. That’s around 106 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Kia XCeed wins – up to 1378 L, about 147 L more than the Lexus UX.

Payload capacity also favors the Lexus UX clearly – 615 kg compared to 479 kg. The difference is roughly 136 kg.

Our verdict: The Kia XCeed edges out a narrow win and therefore earns the title of our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia XCeed is the better all-rounder in this comparison.