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Lexus RC vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (464 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (82300 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Toyota Corolla?

Lexus RC

Toyota Corolla

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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.

Toyota Corolla has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Lexus RC costs 82300 £. That’s a price difference of around 53751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.80 L. The difference is about 7.40 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 464 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus RC performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

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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: Toyota Corolla offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1715 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus RC offers hardly perceptible more room – 366 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RC somewhat takes the win – 535 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Corolla shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.40 L
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Lexus RC
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

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The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82300 - 101500 £
Price
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Consumption L/100km
11.80 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1715 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4710 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1845 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1390 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
4969 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

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Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Lexus
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What drive types are available for the Lexus RC?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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