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Hyundai Nexo vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Lexus RC?

Hyundai Nexo vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai Nexo is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,414 £.

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 Nexo 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 350 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Nexo

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: Hyundai Nexo offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers visibly more boot space – 510 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is far ahead overall 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
RC

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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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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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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Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
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
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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