Which Exeed LX version to buy: a numbers-only comparison
The Exeed LX is a 5-door SUV with one generation (from 2019-01-01) and two restylings of that same generation (from 2022-10-01 and from 2024-05-01). Nine catalogue versions sit on that timeline. They share FWD except one AWD car, they share independent spring suspension and ventilated disc / Disc brakes, and they split on engine size, power, gearbox, injection, fuel grade, weight, and tank.
Which Exeed LX version to buy: a numbers-only comparison
The Exeed LX is a 5-door SUV with one generation (from 2019-01-01) and two restylings of that same generation (from 2022-10-01 and from 2024-05-01). Nine catalogue versions sit on that timeline. They share FWD except one AWD car, they share independent spring suspension and ventilated disc / Disc brakes, and they split on engine size, power, gearbox, injection, fuel grade, weight, and tank. This article ranks them by what the numbers actually buy — not by trim names people search for (Luxury, Comfort), which are not in this dataset.
What changed between the original run, restyling, and restyling 2
Original 1 generation (2019-01-01 – 2022-09-30): four versions, all Gasoline turbo inline-4, front transverse, multi-point injection, fuel 92, Euro 6, 51 L tank, 185 mm ground clearance, wheels 225/60 R18 or 225/55 R19. Power runs 147–197 hp. The two 1.5 CVT cars weigh 1470 kg; the 1.6 DCT 150 hp weighs 1658 kg; the 1.6 DCT 197 hp weighs 1476 kg.
1 generation, restyling (from 2022-10-01, stop not measured): three versions. Injection becomes Direct injection (direct). Fuel becomes 95. The 1.5 CVT 156 hp and 1.6 DCT 197 hp keep the same hp, Nm, 0–100, top speed, mixed consumption, and kerb weight as their original-run twins. New in the restyling is 400T 2.0 DCT at 249 hp and 400 Nm from 1998 cm³.
1 generation, restyling 2 (from 2024-05-01, stop not measured): two versions only, both 1.6 DCT at 150 hp / 110 kW, 1600 cm³, Direct injection (direct), fuel 95, 7-speed Robotic. Torque, 0–100, top speed, consumption, eco class, kerb weight, clearance, and wheels are not measured. The split is drive: FWD with 51 L tank versus 1.6 DCT 4WD with AWD and 57 L tank (+6 L).
Engine specs table (every version, exact names)
| Version | hp (kW) | Nm | cm³ | Fuel | Cylinders / layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 CVT 147 hp (2019–2022) | 147 (108) @ 5500 | 210 @ 1750–4000 | 1498 | Gasoline, 92 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| 1.5 CVT 156 hp (2019–2022) | 156 (114) @ 5500 | 230 @ 4000 | 1498 | Gasoline, 92 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| 1.6 DCT 150 hp (2019–2022) | 150 (110) @ 5500 | 275 @ 4000 | 1598 | Gasoline, 92 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic 7 | FWD |
| 1.6 DCT 197 hp (2019–2022) | 197 (144) @ 5500 | 290 @ 4000 | 1598 | Gasoline, 92 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic 7 | FWD |
| 400T 2.0 DCT (restyling) | 249 (183); rpm not measured | 400; rpm not measured | 1998 | Gasoline, 95 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic; gears not measured | FWD |
| 1.5 CVT 156 hp (restyling) | 156 (114) @ 5500 | 230 @ 4000 | 1498 | Gasoline, 95 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Variable | FWD |
| 1.6 DCT 197 hp (restyling) | 197 (144) @ 5500 | 290 @ 4000 | 1598 | Gasoline, 95 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic 7 | FWD |
| 1.6 DCT 150 hp (restyling 2) | 150 (110); rpm not measured | not measured | 1600 | Gasoline, 95 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic 7 | FWD |
| 1.6 DCT 4WD 150 hp (restyling 2) | 150 (110); rpm not measured | not measured | 1600 | Gasoline, 95 | 4 Inline | Turbo | Robotic 7 | AWD |
Power per litre (hp ÷ displacement in litres): 1.5 CVT 147 hp = 98.1 hp/L; 1.5 CVT 156 hp = 104.1 hp/L; 1.6 DCT 150 hp (1598 cm³) = 93.9 hp/L; 1.6 DCT 197 hp = 123.3 hp/L; 400T 2.0 DCT = 124.6 hp/L; restyling-2 1600 cm³ 150 hp = 93.8 hp/L. The 197 hp 1.6 and the 249 hp 2.0 are the densest engines; the 150 hp 1.6 is the least dense.
Performance, mpg-style economy, and kg per horsepower
Kerb kg per hp (only where kerb is measured): 1.6 DCT 197 hp at 1476 kg = 7.49 kg/hp; 1.5 CVT 156 hp at 1470 kg = 9.42 kg/hp; 1.5 CVT 147 hp at 1470 kg = 10.00 kg/hp; 1.6 DCT 150 hp at 1658 kg = 11.05 kg/hp. The 197 hp 1.6 is 3.56 kg/hp lighter than the 150 hp 1.6 of the same original generation.
0–100 km/h (measured only on original-run cars and on restyling 156 / 197 twins): 1.6 DCT 197 hp 8.8 s; 1.5 CVT 156 hp 9.7 s; 1.6 DCT 150 hp 10.2 s; 1.5 CVT 147 hp 10.5 s. The 197 hp car is 1.7 s quicker than the 147 hp CVT and 1.4 s quicker than the 150 hp DCT. 400T 2.0 DCT, restyling-2 1.6 DCT, and 1.6 DCT 4WD: 0–100 not measured.
Top speed: 1.6 DCT 150 hp 205 km/h (highest measured); 1.6 DCT 197 hp 200 km/h; both 1.5 CVT cars 186 km/h. The 150 hp 1.6 is 5 km/h faster at the limiter than the 197 hp 1.6 despite 47 hp less — and it is also 182 kg heavier (1658 vs 1476). 400T 2.0 DCT and both restyling-2 cars: top speed not measured.
Mixed consumption: 1.5 CVT 156 hp 6.9 L/100 km; 1.6 DCT 197 hp 6.9 L/100 km; 1.5 CVT 147 hp 8.0 L/100 km; 1.6 DCT 150 hp 8.1 L/100 km. The 156 hp CVT uses 1.1 L/100 km less mixed than the 147 hp CVT at the same 1470 kg. Highway: 1.6 DCT 197 hp 5.6 vs 1.6 DCT 150 hp 7.1 (−1.5) vs 1.5 CVT 147 hp 6.8. City: 197 hp 9.2; 150 hp DCT 9.9; 147 hp CVT 10.2. City and highway for 1.5 CVT 156 hp: not measured. All consumption for 400T 2.0 DCT and restyling 2: not measured. CO2 is measured only on original 1.6 DCT 150 hp: 192. Euro 6 on every version that lists an eco class; restyling 400T 2.0 DCT and both restyling-2 cars: eco class not measured.
Dimensions, weight, tank, wheels
Length, width, height: not measured on any version in this dataset. Ground clearance 185 mm on every version that lists it; restyling 2: not measured. Wheels 225/60 R18 and 225/55 R19 on original and first restyling; restyling 2: not measured.
Kerb: 1470 kg (1.5 CVT 147 and 156 hp, both generations that list it), 1476 kg (1.6 DCT 197 hp), 1658 kg (1.6 DCT 150 hp original). Gross weight measured only on original 1.6 DCT 150 hp: 1967 kg (payload arithmetic 1967 − 1658 = 309 kg). 400T 2.0 DCT and restyling 2: kerb and gross not measured.
Tank 51 L on eight of nine versions; 1.6 DCT 4WD 57 L. At mixed 6.9 L/100 km, 51 L is 739 km of mixed range on the 156 hp CVT and 197 hp DCT (51 ÷ 6.9 × 100). At mixed 8.0, the 147 hp CVT is 638 km. The AWD tank is +11.8% volume; its consumption is not measured, so range is not measured.
Which version to choose
If the decision is lowest kg/hp and shortest 0–100 among measured cars: original or restyling 1.6 DCT 197 hp. Same 197 hp, 290 Nm, 8.8 s, 200 km/h, mixed 6.9, 1476 kg. Restyling only changes injection to Direct injection (direct) and fuel from 92 to 95. Arithmetic: +47 hp vs original 1.6 DCT 150 hp, −182 kg, −1.4 s to 100, −1.2 L/100 km mixed, −5 km/h top speed.
If the decision is same 1.5-litre Variable FWD, pick the stronger of the two 1.5 CVT names: 1.5 CVT 156 hp, not 1.5 CVT 147 hp. Same 1498 cm³, same 1470 kg, same 186 km/h, same 51 L, same 185 mm. Difference: +9 hp, +20 Nm, −0.8 s (9.7 vs 10.5), mixed 6.9 vs 8.0 (−1.1). Restyling 1.5 CVT 156 hp keeps those figures and switches to Direct injection (direct) and 95.
If the decision is highest measured top speed: original 1.6 DCT 150 hp at 205 km/h. It is also the heaviest measured LX (1658 kg), the only car with measured CO2 (192) and measured gross (1967 kg), and the thirstiest mixed figure (8.1). It is not the same car as restyling-2 1.6 DCT 150 hp: displacement is listed 1598 vs 1600, injection multi-point vs direct, fuel 92 vs 95, and restyling 2 leaves torque, 0–100, top speed, consumption, and weight not measured.
If the decision is most power and most torque in the catalogue: restyling 400T 2.0 DCT — 249 hp, 400 Nm, 1998 cm³, Direct injection (direct), fuel 95, Robotic, FWD, 51 L, 185 mm. Versus restyling 1.6 DCT 197 hp: +52 hp, +110 Nm, +400 cm³. Versus 1.5 CVT 156 hp: +93 hp, +170 Nm. 0–100, top speed, consumption, kerb, eco class, gear count, and boost rpm: not measured — you cannot rank it on sprint or mpg against the 197 hp 1.6 using this dataset.
If the decision is AWD: only restyling-2 1.6 DCT 4WD. It is the sole AWD, the sole 57 L tank, and it matches restyling-2 FWD 1.6 DCT on 150 hp / 110 kW / 1600 cm³ / 7-speed Robotic / fuel 95. Torque, speed, economy, weight, clearance, wheels: not measured on both, so AWD is a drive-and-tank choice, not a proven performance choice here.
If the decision is fewest unknowns on a current restyling: restyling 1.6 DCT 197 hp or restyling 1.5 CVT 156 hp. Both still have measured 0–100, top speed, mixed consumption, kerb, Euro 6, clearance, and wheels. 400T 2.0 DCT and both 2024 cars leave those cells empty.
People searching Exeed LX vs RX, vs TXL, or vs Geely Coolray will not find those rivals in this dataset. Searches for 2024 / 2025 / 2026 specs map to restyling (from 2022-10-01) and restyling 2 (from 2024-05-01); there is no separate 2025 or 2026 generation in the numbers. Luxury and Comfort trims are not listed; the measurable split is the nine version names above.
Short ranking by job (measured facts only)
- Sprint and specific output among cars with 0–100: 1.6 DCT 197 hp (8.8 s, 7.49 kg/hp, 123.3 hp/L).
- 1.5-litre Variable: 1.5 CVT 156 hp over 1.5 CVT 147 hp.
- Peak listed power: 400T 2.0 DCT 249 hp / 400 Nm, with performance not measured.
- AWD and larger tank: 1.6 DCT 4WD only.
- Highest measured top speed: original 1.6 DCT 150 hp at 205 km/h, at the cost of 1658 kg and 8.1 L/100 km mixed.
That is the whole choice set: two 1.5 CVT outputs, two (then three) 1.6 DCT 150/197 hp stories, one 400T 2.0 DCT, and one 1.6 DCT 4WD.