Lexus NX (2014 – 2017) vs Kia Sportage (2015 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 238 hp at most. The Lexus NX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 9.1 s. The Kia Sportage uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,397 kg against 1,787 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Lexus NX is 149 mm longer than the Kia Sportage.
| Specification |
Lexus
NX
2014 – 2017
|
Kia
Sportage
2015 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2017 | 2015 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 238 hp | 116 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 350 Nm | 161 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 – 9.3 s | 9.1 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 175 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 9.8 L/100 km | 4.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,844 – 1,869 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,646 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,787 – 1,896 kg | 1,397 – 1,768 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.