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Lexus RC vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Lexus RC vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

Toyota Land Cruiser is somewhat cheaper – starting at 72,000 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Land Cruiser uses 10.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 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 205 HP. That’s roughly 259 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 Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers only slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers considerably more boot space – 742 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 376 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries markedly more – 750 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC stands well ahead of its rival 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
Lexus RC
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Lexus RC
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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