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Hyundai Staria vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Lexus RC?

Hyundai Staria vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Staria

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 Staria is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

RC

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 239 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 Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

Staria

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 Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers clearly more boot space – 831 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 465 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 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
Hyundai Staria
Lexus RC

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
172 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
-
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
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Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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
225 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
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