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Lexus RC vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Nissan Townstar?

Lexus RC vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Townstar is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,483 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 342 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 Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries only slightly more – 594 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 59 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
RC

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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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 Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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