Kia Sportage 2018 vs Lexus UX 2018

 
Kia Sportage
2018 -
Lexus UX
2018 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 177 HP171 HP
Torque: 265 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds9.2 seconds
Kia Sportage engine produces 6 HP more power than Lexus UX, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Lexus UX. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.85.8
The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Kia Sportage consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 150 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres47 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Ground clearance: 172 mm (6.8 inches)160 mm (6.3 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 250'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus UX engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ElantraUsed also on Toyota RAV4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Lexus UX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.49 m4.50 m
Width: 1.86 m1.84 m
Height: 1.65 m1.52 m
Kia Sportage is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus UX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 13 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 503 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1492 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.2 metres less than that of the Lexus UX.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2001`980
Safety:
Lexus UX scores higher in safety tests. The Lexus UX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average
no data
Average price (€): 22 40032 200
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher ground clearance
  • lower price
Lexus UX has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
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