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Lexus RC vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Renault Kangoo?

Lexus RC vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Kangoo

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 130 HP. That’s roughly 334 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Kangoo is moderately lighter – 1,489 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 226 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers significantly more boot space – 775 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 409 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries a bit more – 610 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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.

from £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Lexus RC
Renault Kangoo

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
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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