Compare the2027 Kia EV3 VS 2026 Lexus RZ

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the EV3 has standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, systems which detect vehicles approaching from the sides and can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision. Only the RZ Premium/Luxury/F Sport offers Parking Support Brake.

Both the EV3 and the RZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The EV3 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The RZ’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Kia’s powertrain warranty covers the EV3 4 years and 30,000 miles longer than Lexus covers the RZ. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the RZ ends after only 6 years or 70,000 miles.

There are over 3 times as many Kia dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the EV3’s warranty.

The EV3 can travel longer on a full charge than the RZ on a full charge:

			Miles
EV3
	FWD	Wind/Land Electric Motor	321 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	280 miles
		GT Electric Motors	280 miles
RZ
	FWD	w/18" Wheels Electric Motor	301 miles
		w/20" Wheels Electric Motor	284 miles
	AWD	450e w/18" Wheels Electric Motors	264 miles
		450e w/20" Wheels Electric Motors	257 miles

The EV3 GT’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The RZ doesn’t offer launch control.

The EV3 GT-Line/GT’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RZ’s optional 50 series front tires.

For better maneuverability, the EV3’s turning circle is 2.8 feet tighter than the RZ’s (34 feet vs. 36.8 feet).

The Kia EV3 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 500 pounds less than the Lexus RZ.

The EV3 Light/Wind/Land is 1 foot, 7.9 inches shorter than the RZ, making the EV3 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Kia EV3 amounts to more than styling. The EV3 has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .275 Cd. That is lower than the RZ (.28 to .29) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the EV3 get better fuel mileage.

The EV3 has 1.4 inches more front headroom, 1.2 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the RZ.

The EV3 has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the RZ with its rear seat folded (56.5 vs. 55.6 cubic feet).

The EV3 has a 1500 lbs. towing capacity. The RZ has no towing capacity.

The EV3 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The RZ uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the EV3 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Lexus doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the RZ.

The power windows standard on both the EV3 and the RZ have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the EV3 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The RZ prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the EV3 has a standard rear wiper. The RZ doesn’t offer a rear wiper.