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Lexus RC vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Volvo XC60?

Lexus RC vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • somewhat more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Volvo XC60 is significantly cheaper – starting at 58,300 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,051 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10.2 L/100km.

XC60

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 somewhat more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers markedly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

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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 XC60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 is far ahead 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian elegance with a strong focus on occupant safety, delivering a calm, composed ride and a well-crafted, user-friendly cabin. It’s a practical yet premium compact SUV that balances comfort with confident road manners, ideal for buyers who value refinement and everyday usability.

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Reviews Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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Jakub
2 Jul 2026, 06:56:49

I own an XC60 2.4 D3 and I'm delighted. I suspect that later generations of the car are only better.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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