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Lexus RC vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Skoda Superb Limousine?

Lexus RC vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Limousine

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Skoda Superb Limousine is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

Superb Limousine

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 272 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

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

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Skoda Superb Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Limousine is slightly lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 645 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries marginally more – 580 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Limousine is decisively 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.

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Superb Limousine

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 140 km
Lexus RC
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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Lexus RC
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
441 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Skoda
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