Compare the Kia Sportage vs Lexus LBX
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Kia Sportage is longer and more powerful than the Lexus LBX, as well as offering a larger boot, more capacity with the back seats folded, and a higher towing limit. Around town, the Lexus delivers a softer ride over lumps and bumps, whereas you feel bumps more at lower speeds in the Kia. Through bends, the Sportage does not roll too much, whereas the LBX has quite a lot of body lean. Neither car gives much feedback through the steering wheel to encourage spirited driving, but both quieten down nicely once you reach a cruising speed on the motorway.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 591 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 402 litres (3 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 994 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,190 mm x 1,825 mm x 1,560 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £405 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 1 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.6T GDi | Engine name 1.5 E-CVT |
| Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 136 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size — | Battery size 1 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 402 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 994 litres |
| Length 4,540 mm | Length 4,190 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,825 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.58 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 10.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.