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Lexus LM vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or SEAT Arona?

Lexus LM vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • markedly more power
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SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 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 markedly more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Arona is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

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, SEAT Arona is significantly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 1,157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Arona offers significantly more boot space – 400 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona 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 £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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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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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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Reviews SEAT Arona

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
29 May 2026, 20:19:35

É um excelente crossover...
Tem uma imagem desportiva e está bem equipado a nível de segurança e de tecnologia...
Tem uma óptima posição de condução...
É muito divertido de conduzir...
Só tenho pena de não trazer de fábrica o pneu sobresselente...

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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Lexus LM
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 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
160 g/km
co2
120 - 132 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
SEAT
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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