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Lexus LM vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Subaru Outback?

Lexus LM vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Lexus LM

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus LM uses 7.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Outback

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 somewhat more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.5 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, Subaru Outback is substantially lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 702 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers substantially more boot space – 561 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 451 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries very slightly more – 557 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback 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 £40,000
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 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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Lexus LM
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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