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Lexus RC vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports comparison
Compare performance (464 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Lexus RC vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports: Key differences
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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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,723 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.
Corolla Touring Sports
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 178 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
RC
Space and Everyday Use:
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a bit lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers clearly more boot space – 596 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries a bit more – 535 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 £29,600
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Lexus RC
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
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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 Touring Sports
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Lexus RC
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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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
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
3
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
366 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,710 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,845 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,390 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
535 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
464 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
270 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
520 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
341 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
Toyota
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