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Lexus RC vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Lexus RC vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Lexus RC is a bit cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,786 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RC uses 11.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 286 Nm more.

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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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is marginally lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers very slightly more boot space – 366 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries significantly more – 535 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is slightly ahead 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 £97,100
Corvette Roadster

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 482 - 646 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
268 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Chevrolet
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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