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Lexus RC vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Ford Ranger?

Lexus RC vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Ranger is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,889 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Ranger uses 3.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 L/100km.

Ranger

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 markedly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers noticeably more torque with 697 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 454 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Ranger 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 £48,400
Ranger

Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 240 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 42 km
Lexus RC
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Lexus RC
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Ford
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