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Lexus LM vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Toyota Prius?

Lexus LM vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Lexus LM

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Toyota Prius

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Prius is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,722 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers only slightly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is significantly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
Lexus LM
Toyota Prius

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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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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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Lexus LM
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption

Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
160 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
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Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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