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Lexus RC vs TYN-e TX1-e comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 41 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or TYN-e TX1-e?

Lexus RC vs TYN-e TX1-e: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
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TYN-e TX1-e

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

TYN-e TX1-e is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,939 £.

TX1-e

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 41 HP. That’s roughly 423 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, TYN-e TX1-e is substantially lighter – 930 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

When it comes to payload, the TYN-e TX1-e carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The TYN-e TX1-e holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£20,389
TX1-e

TYN-e TX1-e

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 41 HP
  • Electric Range 135 km
Lexus RC
TYN-e TX1-e

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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TYN-e TX1-e

The TYN-e TX1-e is a cheeky, city-focused electric hatch that turns ordinary commutes into something a bit more fun with lively handling and clever interior packaging. It skips flashy gadget overload and instead delivers sensible features and genuine everyday usability, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want efficiency with personality.

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Lexus RC
TYN-e TX1-e

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
20,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
930 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,465 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
41 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
30 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
TYN-e
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