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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Lexus RC?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
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Lexus RC

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,654 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers noticeably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers moderately more torque with 630 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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: Ford Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.

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Lexus RC

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
3
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
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Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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