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Lexus RC vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Renault Clio?

Lexus RC vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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

Renault Clio is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 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 substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 306 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 Renault Clio takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 330 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: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is considerably lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers slightly more boot space – 366 L compared to 327 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio stands well ahead of its rival 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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Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.1 - 5.2 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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Renault Clio

The Renault Clio is a smartly styled and practical compact hatch that feels at home in city traffic while offering a surprisingly refined ride. It pairs user-friendly tech and a comfortable interior with a reputation for being economical and easy to live with.

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Lexus RC
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
92 - 118 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
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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