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Kia Picanto vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 109,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Lexus LM?

Kia Picanto vs Lexus LM: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lexus LM

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

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 LM offers clearly more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

Picanto

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 LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 1,221 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers considerably more boot space – 255 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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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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Lexus LM

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 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
126 - 134 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
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
110 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
525 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
206 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
152 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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