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Lexus RC vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Nissan Interstar?

Lexus RC vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • slightly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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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.

Nissan Interstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,169 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Interstar uses 7.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Interstar

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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers visibly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 338 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 912 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar shows a few small advantages 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 £36,200
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 410 km
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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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The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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