Lexus UX 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 171 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Lexus UX engine produces 14 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 195 NM less than Kia Sportage. Despite less power, Lexus UX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Lexus UX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus UX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Lexus UX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 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: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | |
| 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: | 4.50 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.65 m | |
| Lexus UX is 1 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus UX is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 466 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1428 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus UX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Lexus UX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`250 | |
| 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: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 32 200 | 22 400 | |
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