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Lexus RC vs Hyundai Staria comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Hyundai Staria?

Lexus RC vs Hyundai Staria: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Hyundai Staria

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly 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:

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

Hyundai Staria is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,900 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 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 considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.

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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: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers significantly more boot space – 831 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 465 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries noticeably more – 775 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
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Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
7 - 9
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
605 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
367 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
165 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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