Kia Sportage 2018 vs Lexus UX 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 14 HP more power than Lexus UX, whereas torque is 195 NM more than Lexus UX. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 810 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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Kia Sportage engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Used 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.52 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: | 466 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus UX, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`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 (€): | 22 400 | 32 200 | |
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