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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Lexus RC?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

DS Automobiles DS 4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

RC

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 Lexus RC offers substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

DS 4

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: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is somewhat lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers a bit more boot space – 430 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is decisively ahead 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 £82,300
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Lexus RC

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.8 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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DS Automobiles DS 4
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
442 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Lexus
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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