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Lexus RC vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Genesis G90?

Lexus RC vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Genesis G90

  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lexus RC is slightly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,826 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Genesis G90 uses 11 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 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 slightly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 415 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Genesis G90 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is only slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Genesis G90 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers only slightly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 29 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis G90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is markedly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G90 offers very slightly more boot space – 368 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries very slightly more – 535 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £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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Genesis G90

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 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
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
3
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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