2025 Kia
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2024 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 38 - 42 MPG | 15 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 38 - 44 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 349 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 197.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 78.0 - 78.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 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
The Kia Sportage Hybrid offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Lexus GX 550, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
The Kia Sportage Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.
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). Clearly, the Kia Sportage Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage Hybrid is much slimmer than the Lexus GX 550, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sportage Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus GX 550.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has much lower torque than the Lexus GX 550, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage Hybrid and the Lexus GX 550.
The Kia Sportage Hybrid has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.