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Fiat Ducato vs Lexus LS comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 359 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 112,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Lexus LS?

Fiat Ducato vs Lexus LS: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Lexus LS

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ducato

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Ducato is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,200 £ , while the Lexus LS costs 112,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Ducato uses 7.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus LS with 9.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

LS

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LS offers considerably more power – delivering 359 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus LS offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Ducato is marginally lighter – 2,165 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,565 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,200
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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The Lexus LS is a quietly opulent flagship that wraps cutting-edge tech in a calm, Zen-like cabin, turning gridlock into a spa appointment. Buyers after polished refinement and faultless build quality will love its hushed ride and diplomatic road manners, even if it never cries out for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
112,300 - 131,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
82 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
3
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
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Length
5,235 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
359 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
264 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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