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Lexus RC vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or VW ID.7?

Lexus RC vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.7

4.2 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

VW ID.7 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,953 £.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is visibly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 159 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers visibly more boot space – 532 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 594 - 708 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.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

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Jussi
13 Jul 2026, 16:59:22

The Smart attracts with its power and charging. I ended up choosing the ID7, though. The decision was influenced by it being European and by my three years' experience with the ID4. The ID4 has been an excellent vehicle.

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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