Lexus GX 2019 vs Kia Sportage 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus GX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Sportage has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus GX is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sportage can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sportage also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.6 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 116 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 192 - 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 7.2 - 9.2 | |
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Lexus GX petrol engines consumes on average 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sportage. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 181 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus GX 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.66 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 31 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 1829 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 30 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Lexus GX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`990 | ~ 2`176 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 18 400 | |
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