Kia K9 (2012 – 2018) vs Lexus LS (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 445 hp against 420 hp. The Kia K9 uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Lexus LS is the lighter car, from 1,920 kg against 1,940 kg. At 5,210 mm, the Lexus LS is 120 mm longer than the Kia K9.
| Specification |
Kia
K9
2012 – 2018
|
Lexus
LS
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 – 426 hp | 360 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 348 – 510 Nm | 470 – 522 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.4 – 6.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.4 – 13.1 L/100 km | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,090 mm | 5,090 – 5,210 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,455 – 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,045 mm | 2,969 – 3,091 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,940 – 2,066 kg | 1,920 – 2,320 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.