2025 Kia
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2025 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 24 - 28 MPG | 15 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 34 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.8 ft3 | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 146 - 195 hp | 349 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.6 in | 197.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.9 in | 78.0 - 78.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Kia Seltos, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Seltos and the Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Seltos as you will with the Lexus GX 550, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Seltos is a better financial choice over the Lexus GX 550, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Seltos 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 Seltos, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus GX 550.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.
Powertrain
The Kia Seltos 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 Seltos and the Lexus GX 550.
The Kia Seltos has significantly less cargo capacity than the Lexus GX 550.