Lexus LBX vs Renault R5 – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Renault R5 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23900 £, while the Lexus LBX costs 28300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4363 £.

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 Renault R5 has a clearly edge – offering 540 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 404 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Lexus LBX takes 9.20 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Lexus LBX tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 pulls significantly stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 185 Nm. That’s about 4615 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Lexus LBX is slightly lighter – 1280 kg compared to 1447 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus LBX offers barely noticeable more room – 332 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault R5 performs to a small extent better – up to 1106 L, which is about 112 L more than the Lexus LBX.

When it comes to payload, Lexus LBX slightly takes the win – 475 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault R5 proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault R5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.