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Lexus RC vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Renault Trafic Bus?

Lexus RC vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • considerably 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 Trafic Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,761 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 294 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 Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers markedly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is somewhat lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 316 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 447 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
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Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 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 Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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