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Lexus RC vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Volvo S90?

Lexus RC vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • barely more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Volvo S90

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo S90 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

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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 barely more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 189 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: Volvo S90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers slightly more boot space – 453 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 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.

from £62,200
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Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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