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Lexus RC vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 136 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 Subaru Forester?

Lexus RC vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • visibly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Forester is considerably cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,194 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Forester uses 8.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 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 significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 328 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 338 Nm more.

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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: Subaru Forester offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is barely lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers visibly more boot space – 508 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 492 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £82,300
RC

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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The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Dirk
8 Dec 2025, 17:00:06

It's indeed much more expensive, but it drives brilliantly. I have the automatic — fantastic. It's a bit noisy for such an expensive car, and servicing at a Subaru dealer isn't cheap. It's certainly not economical.

On the other hand, very little breaks and it will never leave you stranded. And that space... 500 litres more is really about a 40% increase.

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Lexus RC
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

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

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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