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Hyundai Kona vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Lexus RC?

Hyundai Kona vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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

Kona

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.

Hyundai Kona is considerably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,757 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 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 significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 260 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

Kona

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: Hyundai Kona offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Kona is clearly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers markedly more boot space – 466 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Hyundai Kona
Lexus RC

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
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