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Lexus RX vs Kia EV9 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 508 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 54,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Kia EV9?

Lexus RX vs Kia EV9: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Kia EV9

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV9 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,138 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 496 km more than the Lexus RX.

EV9

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 Kia EV9 offers clearly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV9 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 189 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is somewhat lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 352 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers clearly more boot space – 461 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 615 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
Lexus RX
Kia EV9

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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 EV9

The Kia EV9 is a bold, boxy electric SUV that looks like it could swallow your luggage and the in‑laws, with an interior that feels more lounge than cockpit and a presence that makes smaller rivals suddenly feel shy. On the road it delivers calm long‑distance composure with enough shove to keep overtakes effortless, and its tech and practicality make it an easy, sensible choice for buyers who want electric without compromise.

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Lexus RX
Kia EV9

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
333 L
Length
-
Length
5,015 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,780 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
542 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Kia
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