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Lexus RC vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Peugeot 208?

Lexus RC vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Peugeot 208

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.3 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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 308 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 Peugeot 208 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers substantially more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 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: Peugeot 208 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is considerably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers marginally more boot space – 366 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 363 - 432 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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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