2025 Kia
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2024 Lexus
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 15 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 81.7 ft3 | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 - 379 hp | 349 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.2 - 197.4 in | 197.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.9 in | 78.0 - 78.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.8 in |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.6 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.8 - 39.8 in |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia EV9 than in the Lexus GX 550.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia EV9 and the Lexus GX 550.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia EV9 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus GX 550.
Dimensions
The Kia EV9 is a little narrower than the Lexus GX 550, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Kia EV9 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lexus GX 550.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Kia EV9 for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia EV9 has a little more horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.
Powertrain
The Kia EV9 has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia EV9 offers greater seating capacity than the Lexus GX 550, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Kia EV9 has less cargo space than the Lexus GX 550, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.