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Lexus LM vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Subaru Crosstrek?

Lexus LM vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

LM

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LM uses 7.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 noticeably more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.1 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, Subaru Crosstrek is substantially lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers substantially more boot space – 315 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek 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 £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Lexus LM
Subaru Crosstrek

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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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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Lexus LM
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption

Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
160 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Subaru
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