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Hyundai Tucson vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Lexus RC?

Hyundai Tucson vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • visibly more power
  • considerably 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

Tucson

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai Tucson is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 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 visibly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Hyundai Tucson offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is moderately lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson 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 £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 70 km
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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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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
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 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
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 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
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Doors
3
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
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Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lexus
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

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

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