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Lexus RC vs GWM WEY 03 comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or GWM WEY 03?

Lexus RC vs GWM WEY 03: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • marginally more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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GWM WEY 03

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

GWM WEY 03 is considerably cheaper – starting at 41,100 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 03 uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 11.3 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 marginally more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 442 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the GWM WEY 03 takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers markedly more torque with 685 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

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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: GWM WEY 03 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is markedly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 460 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers clearly more boot space – 517 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 03 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 £41,100
WEY 03

GWM WEY 03

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 442 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 130 - 139 km
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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
41,100 - 47,900 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
15 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
517 L
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
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

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

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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