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Lexus RC vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Suzuki Jimny?

Lexus RC vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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

Suzuki Jimny is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 362 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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 8.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is significantly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries clearly more – 535 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC is clearly superior 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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

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

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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