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Lexus RC vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or VW Transporter Bus?

Lexus RC vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Transporter Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably 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 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 visibly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers noticeably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 105 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 Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 608 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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 Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
3
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, 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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