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Lexus RC vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Genesis GV60?

Lexus RC vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • slightly lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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 GV60 is clearly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,460 £.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers very slightly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 180 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 GV60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries slightly more – 535 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
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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
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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