Lexus LX 2021 vs Kia Sportage 2010
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus LX 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 LX 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: | 3.3 - 3.4 | 1.6 - 2.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 309 - 457 HP | 115 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 - 790 NM | 165 - 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, Kia Sportage are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus LX. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 - 12.4 | 5.7 - 9.2 | |
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Lexus LX petrol engines consumes on average 4.5 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: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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: | 5.10 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.89 m | 1.66 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 66 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 14 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1109 litres | 740 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1960 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Lexus LX has more luggage capacity. Lexus LX has 369 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 413 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 2.2 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`313 kg | ~ 2`064 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`627 kg | ~ 1`515 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 686 kg | ~ 549 kg | |
| Lexus LX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Kia Sportage. Therefore, Lexus LX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7200 | |
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