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Lexus RX vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Toyota Prius?

Lexus RX vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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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:

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.

Toyota Prius is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers markedly more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 19 km more than the Lexus RX.

Prius

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 RX offers noticeably more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is visibly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers noticeably more boot space – 461 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius holds a decisive overall lead 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Lexus RX
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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