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Lexus RZ vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Peugeot Rifter?

Lexus RZ vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly 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

RZ

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,082 £.

Rifter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers substantially more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers significantly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.

RZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 497 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 528 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries clearly more – 814 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 274 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
Lexus RZ
Peugeot Rifter

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Lexus RZ
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Peugeot
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