Kia Niro (2018 – 2021) vs Lexus UX (2018 – 2023): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Kia Niro is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.7 s. The Lexus UX has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 172 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,500 kg against 1,579 kg. At 4,496 mm, the Lexus UX is 122 mm longer than the Kia Niro.
| Specification |
Kia
Niro
2018 – 2021
|
Lexus
UX
2018 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2018 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Electric, Hybrid | Petrol, Hybrid, Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 204 hp | 169 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 395 Nm | 205 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 10.8 s | 8.7 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 172 km/h | 177 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.3 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,356 – 4,374 mm | 4,496 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,534 – 1,570 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,646 kg | 1,500 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.