Compare performance (464 HP vs 102 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 Express?
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.
Renault Express is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,203 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.
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 102 HP. That’s roughly 362 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 Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 103 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.
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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is noticeably lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries markedly more – 700 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.
The Renault Express 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.
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.
detailsThe Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
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Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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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
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
3
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
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Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
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Trunk capacity
366 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,710 mm
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Length
4,393 mm
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Width
1,845 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Height
1,390 mm
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Height
1,811 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
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Payload
535 kg
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Payload
575 - 700 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
464 HP
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Power HP
75 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
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Max Speed
270 km/h
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
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Torque
520 Nm
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Torque
200 - 240 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
341 kW
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Power kW
55 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2021
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Renault
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