Global EV Comparison: Lexus UX 300e vs Kia EV3 Long Range

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) has a starting price of €51400, compared to the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…), which starts at €41390.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €51400 €41390
Price Europe (Used) €36400 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5.5 6.5

Range and Efficiency

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…).

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 501 km
Range (WLTP) 450 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 389 km 493 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 72.8 kWh 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64 kWh 78 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.5 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.08 km/kWh 6.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 8.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 135 kW, while the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 50 kW 135 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CHAdeMOType 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.3 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 300 Nm 283 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.6

Dimensions

The Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Length 4495 mm 4300 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2078 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1840 mm 1850 mm
Height 1525 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2680 mm

Cargo and Towing

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…), but the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Kia EV3 Long Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Lexus UX 300e (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Lexus UX 300e Kia EV3 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1830 kg 1950 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 367 l 460 l
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 1250 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 25 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 6
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