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Lexus RC vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or SsangYong Musso?

Lexus RC vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • a bit lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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.

SsangYong Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,623 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Musso uses 8.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

RC

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 clearly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the SsangYong Musso tops out at 187 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers visibly 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: SsangYong Musso offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries significantly more – 1,010 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Musso has the upper hand 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 £28,700
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SsangYong Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Lexus RC
SsangYong Musso

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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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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Lexus RC
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 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
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
SsangYong
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