Comparison - Kia Niro Wave 2023 - vs - Lexus RX 350h Luxury 2023

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
$
57,000
Updated: 
12 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E
Color: 
Eminent White Pearl*
#F5F3EE
Iridium
#5B5A5F
Caviar
#303136
Matador Red Mica
#6B121E
Nightfall Mica
#142C50
Nori Green Pearl
#555A44
Copper Crest*
#C0735F

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
7.40s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
RX 350h offers a compelling blend of performance and efficiency
Improved interior design with top-notch build quality
Roomy and comfortable front and rear seats
Accurate and smooth driver assist features

Cons
New infotainment system could be more intuitive to use
Touch-sensing steering wheel controls are a source of irritation
Styling could put off some potential buyers

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
More than 600 miles of driving range
What competition?
36 mpg

Cons
Too much vibration through the pedals
Steering feel
Doesn't feel quick from a stoplight

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
37.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
233ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
246hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.80Feet

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: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Leather and wood steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Wireless charging
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.00in
192.50in
Width: 
71.90in
75.60in
Height: 
61.80in
67.30in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
8.20in
Wheel Base: 
107.10in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
37.40in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
56.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
58.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
56.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in
56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
46.20cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
3494lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
29.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
15.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs
4455.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs,
Rear Suspension: 
Multilink suspension with coil springs,

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
14.0" infotainment display size
12 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Heated outside mirrors with auto tilt-down in reverse
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Power tilt-and-slide moonroof and roof rails*
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
21 in.
Wheels more: 
All season tires
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R21

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 disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Ventilated 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: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system