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Lexus LM vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Renault Trafic Bus?

Lexus LM vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Trafic Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

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.

Renault Trafic Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus LM offers somewhat 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 447 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus is far ahead 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 £38,200
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Lexus LM
Renault Trafic Bus

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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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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Lexus LM
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Renault
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