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Kia EV9 vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Lexus RC?

Kia EV9 vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
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Lexus RC

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

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.

Kia EV9 is substantially cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,166 £.

RC

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers only slightly more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers visibly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

EV9

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: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers only slightly more boot space – 366 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries somewhat more – 615 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 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 £54,200
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 563 km
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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
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
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Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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