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Lexus RZ vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Volvo XC40?

Lexus RZ vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter

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

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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.

Volvo XC40 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Lexus RZ costs 48,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,180 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers considerably 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC40 is moderately lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 307 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries marginally more – 540 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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