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Lexus RC vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Audi A3 Limousine?

Lexus RC vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • slightly more power
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

A3 Limousine

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 Lexus RC offers slightly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers very slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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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: Audi A3 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is visibly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers slightly more boot space – 425 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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