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Lexus LM vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (110,100 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or VW Transporter Bus?

Lexus LM vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Lexus LM

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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

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

VW Transporter Bus is substantially cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 110,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,664 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 206 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.3 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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is somewhat lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 347 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 608 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus stands well ahead of its rival 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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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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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
110,100 - 132,000 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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