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Lexus RC vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Peugeot 308?

Lexus RC vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot 308

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • slightly 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.

Peugeot 308 is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.5 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 269 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 308 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 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 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 is slightly lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 262 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers slightly more boot space – 412 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 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 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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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