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Lexus RC vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Nissan Qashqai?

Lexus RC vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • markedly 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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,723 £.

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

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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 significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 259 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 190 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: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is noticeably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers markedly more boot space – 504 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 138 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai is clearly superior 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 6.8 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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
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co2
268 g/km
co2
98 - 152 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
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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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