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Toyota Prius vs Lexus LM comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 206 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 109,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Lexus LM?

Toyota Prius vs Lexus LM: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lexus LM

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,294 £.

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

LM

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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Lexus LM takes 8.7 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Prius

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, Toyota Prius is considerably lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers significantly more boot space – 284 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus LM carries visibly 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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