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Lexus RC vs Renault Master Bus comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 36,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Renault Master Bus?

Lexus RC vs Renault Master Bus: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Master Bus

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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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 Master Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,741 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Bus uses 8.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Master Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers substantially more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 105 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

RC

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 Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,189 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries substantially more – 1,254 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 719 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Bus is narrowly ahead 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 £36,600
Master Bus

Renault Master Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 10.7 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
227 - 280 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
105 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
6 - 9
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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