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Lexus RC vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or VW Amarok?

Lexus RC vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

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.

VW Amarok is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

Amarok

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 240 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers moderately more torque with 600 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is visibly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 448 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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