Comparison - Kia Sportage 2022 - vs - Lexus UX 250h F Sport 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
‎£
36,445
Updated: 
25 Feb 2022
$
43,605
Updated: 
07 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.00gals
10.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Machined Bronze
#6A5545
Fusion White
#BEBEBB
Dark Penta Metal
#6F6F6F
Phantom Black
#151515
Blue Flame
#3E6F90
Experience Green
#43513E
Color: 
Eminent White Pearl*
Eminent White Pearl*
Grecian Water
#22519E
Nori Green Pearl
#22519E
Cadmium Orange*
#CB4A23
Redline
#D31C2A
Obsidian
#14181B
Cloudburst Gray*
#2C3639

Electric

Battery: 
13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery
Full Charge Range: 
43mi
Full Charge Time: 
3-pin AC Charger (10% - 100%) is 5h 27m
Top Speed: 
119mph
110mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.90s
8.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
One of the nicer cabins in this class,
turbo engine adds excitement,
satisfying ride-and-handling traits.

Cons
Cargo area is tight,
worse fuel economy than many competitors,
turbo engine limited to priciest model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Plenty of tech on board
Smooth hybrid system
Nice cabin quality

Cons
Fiddly climate controls
Slightly firm ride
Front-end styling is divisive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Chic looks,
updated infotainment,
efficient to run

Cons
Better all-rounders exist,
not as quiet as we’d expect,
compromised boot

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Upscale, well-built cabin
Thoughtful switchgear layout
Quiet, comfortable ride

Cons
Lacks sportiness for the F Sport badge
Limited second-row leg- and kneeroom
Pricier than most competitors

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
38.00mpg
41.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
2.00L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
227hp
at 5 500rpm
181hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.60Feet
34.20Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Dual Horn
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Front & Rear Door Storage
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.70in
177.00in
Width: 
73.40in
72.40in
Height: 
64.90in
60.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
Wheel Base: 
105.50in
103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
35.00
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
36.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
33.10in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
53.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
55.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
52.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in
52.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.50cu.ft
17.10cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3896.00lbs
3605.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electronic Chromic Mirror
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down/Safety Function
4 one-touch power windows
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's Lumbar Support
Front Power Adjustable Seats (inc. Height Adjuster)
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Sport front seats
Leatherette
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
3 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Heated Rear Seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Struts
Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Rear Suspension: 
Multi link (4-Link)
Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs and gas-pressurized shock absorbers

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Climate Control (Three Zone)
Drink Holder at Centre Armrest
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Rear Ventilation Duct
Glovebox with Illumination
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control
Bluetooth with Music Streaming
Reversing Camera System
8 total speakers
USB with external media control
10 total speakers
12.3" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Spoiler
Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
Tinted Rear Glass
Heated outside mirrors
Aluminum roof rails*
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 x 7.5 in
18 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Run flat tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Covering
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Multi-Collision Brake
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Front multi-adjustable headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Rear cross traffic alert
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system