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Honda ZR-V vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Lexus RC?

Honda ZR-V vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ZR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda ZR-V is substantially cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 280 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Honda ZR-V takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 205 Nm more.

ZR-V

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: Honda ZR-V offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda ZR-V is marginally lighter – 1,660 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda ZR-V is barely 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 £35,100
ZR-V

Honda ZR-V

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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The Honda ZR-V blends smart practicality with sharper styling than you might expect, giving buyers a calm, competent companion for daily life. Inside it's comfortable and cleverly laid out, easy to live with and never trying too hard to be exciting.

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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.9 (6 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
130 - 132 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
3
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
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
1,840 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 455 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Honda
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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