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Lexus RC vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Skoda Fabia?

Lexus RC vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Fabia

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Fabia is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 287 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 Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 270 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: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 572 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers only slightly more boot space – 380 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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 £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.6 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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
112 - 126 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
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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