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Lexus RC vs Genesis G70 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Genesis G70?

Lexus RC vs Genesis G70: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Genesis G70

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
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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:

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.

Genesis G70 is clearly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,774 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G70 uses 6.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

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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 RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 245 HP. That’s roughly 219 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Genesis G70 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is a bit faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Genesis G70 tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers a bit more torque with 520 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Genesis G70 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is very slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers barely more boot space – 366 L compared to 330 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 452 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC holds a narrow 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 £82,300
RC

Lexus RC

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 464 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.8 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
38,600 - 44,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
170 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
330 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
413 - 452 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 240 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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