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Lexus RC vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or VW ID.5?

Lexus RC vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • clearly cheaper
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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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,163 £.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 165 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers very slightly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 336 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries marginally more – 552 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 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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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Lexus RC
VW ID.5

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
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Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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