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Lexus RC vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Lexus RC vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mitsubishi Outlander

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mitsubishi Outlander is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,480 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Outlander uses 2.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.2 L/100km.

Outlander

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 158 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 Mitsubishi Outlander takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Outlander offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,156 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Outlander offers visibly more boot space – 498 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 529 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Outlander 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.

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Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km
Lexus RC
Mitsubishi Outlander

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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Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Lexus RC
Mitsubishi Outlander

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
42,800 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.6 - 2.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,156 - 2,232 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
498 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
535 kg
Payload
453 - 529 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,360 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mitsubishi
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