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Jaguar F-Pace vs Lexus RC comparison

Compare performance (575 HP vs 464 HP), boot space and price (56,400 £ vs 82,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar F-Pace or Lexus RC?

Jaguar F-Pace vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Jaguar F-Pace

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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • somewhat lighter
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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

F-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Jaguar F-Pace is significantly cheaper – starting at 56,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar F-Pace uses 1.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

RC

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 Jaguar F-Pace offers a bit more power – delivering 575 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar F-Pace is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar F-Pace is barely faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar F-Pace delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

F-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Jaguar F-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is somewhat lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,951 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar F-Pace offers visibly more boot space – 470 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar F-Pace carries marginally more – 589 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar F-Pace 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 £56,400
F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 575 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.8 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 64 km
Jaguar F-Pace
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jaguar F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace blends the prowling presence of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV, looking elegant while rewarding drivers with lively handling. If you crave something that feels special every time you climb in and prefer style and driving flair over blending into the parking lot, the F-Pace is a classy, slightly cheeky alternative to the usual German suspects.

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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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Jaguar F-Pace
Lexus RC

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,400 - 100,800 £
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.8 - 12 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
64 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
15.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
41 - 274 g/km
co2
268 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,951 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Trunk capacity
354 - 470 L
Trunk capacity
366 L
Length
4,747 - 4,762 mm
Length
4,710 mm
Width
1,936 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,664 - 1,670 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,299 - 1,428 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
457 - 589 kg
Payload
535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 575 HP
Power HP
464 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
195 - 286 km/h
Max Speed
270 km/h
Torque
380 - 700 Nm
Torque
520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
120 - 423 kW
Power kW
341 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Lexus
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