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Lexus RC vs Peugeot 308 SW comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Peugeot 308 SW?

Lexus RC vs Peugeot 308 SW: Key differences

Lexus RC

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

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

Peugeot 308 SW is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,208 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably 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 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 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly 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 SW offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 308 SW is somewhat lighter – 1,484 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 231 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries only slightly more – 535 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 SW 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 308 SW

  • 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 : 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 444 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 SW

The Peugeot 308 SW blends French flair with estate practicality, dressing up daily chores in a surprisingly handsome package. Inside it's cleverly laid out and comfortable, and the composed, entertaining drive makes family duty feel a little less like a chore.

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Reviews Peugeot 308 SW

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GT
6 Dec 2025, 17:50:57

Great car with a smooth ride. I have 308 SW GT, with the 180HP PHEV engine

pierre
29 Nov 2025, 17:19:44

150,000 km in 2 years — SW BlueHDi 1.5L 30cv. Comfortable, excellent gearbox. Maybe a bit noisy on the motorway, with air noise around the front doors. A slightly punchier engine would be welcome. The entire timing system was replaced under warranty at 110,000 km.

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Lexus RC
Peugeot 308 SW

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
30,100 - 43,800 £
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
15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
81 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,484 - 1,783 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
467 - 551 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
417 - 508 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
7.7 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 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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