Kia EV5 vs Lexus RZ
The Lexus RZ leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
61/100#140 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
64/100#59 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV5Kia EV5Lexus RZLexus RZ
- Rangeversion: Long Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.4 s quicker· 40%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.7 cu ft· 4%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 44%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- Torque- best on this row+103 lb-ft· 47%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range | version: RZ 550e |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: FWD | |
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: RZ 500e | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Lexus RZ
Range
83- Different test cycles - not compared.75Charging
2635Performance
4187Practicality
8083
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV5
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Kia EV5
- WLTPversion: Long Range
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Lexus RZ
Which is quicker?
Lexus RZLexus RZ
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lexus RZ
- Kia EV5
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 3.4 s
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia EV5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 41 sources
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