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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 110,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Lexus LM?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Lexus LM: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Lexus LM

  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 85,808 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LM offers noticeably more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 1,010 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon 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 £24,300
Ceed Sportswagon

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Lexus LM

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Lexus LM

The Lexus LM is a decadent, chauffeur-friendly people carrier that dresses up van practicality with yacht-like luxury and unmistakable Lexus polish. Inside it’s all about rear-seat pampering and serene refinement — perfect for buyers who want to arrive feeling like royalty, even if it’s not for the tightest budget or the smallest parking space.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
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