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Lexus LM vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mazda MX-30?

Lexus LM vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,866 £.

MX-30

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 slightly more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

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, Mazda MX-30 is clearly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers considerably more boot space – 350 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 240 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is decisively ahead 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Lexus LM
Mazda MX-30

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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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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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Lexus LM
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
160 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
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