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Lexus RC vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 38,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Peugeot 5008?

Lexus RC vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Peugeot 5008 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers noticeably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 325 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Peugeot 5008 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers marginally more torque with 520 Nm compared to 511 Nm. That’s about 9 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: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 5008 is barely lighter – 1,700 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers marginally more boot space – 366 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 5008 carries moderately more – 640 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £38,900
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Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 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 5008

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Gérard D
14 Dec 2025, 08:41:40

The family car par excellence: a big boot, three equal and adjustable seats in the second row, two extra easily accessible seats, an engine that’s more than adequate... everything is excellent except for the slightly high price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
38,900 - 54,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
7
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
348 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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