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Lexus RC vs Jaguar F-Pace comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 575 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 56,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Jaguar F-Pace?

Lexus RC vs Jaguar F-Pace: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • a bit lighter
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Jaguar F-Pace

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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RC

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Jaguar F-Pace is clearly cheaper – starting at 56,400 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar F-Pace uses 1.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 10 L/100km.

F-Pace

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 Jaguar F-Pace offers slightly more power – delivering 575 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar F-Pace is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar F-Pace is marginally faster – reaching 286 km/h, while the Lexus RC tops out at 270 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar F-Pace delivers markedly 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: Jaguar F-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,951 kg. The difference is around 236 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar F-Pace offers noticeably more boot space – 470 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar F-Pace carries only slightly more – 589 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar F-Pace holds a decisive 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 £56,400
F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 575 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.8 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 64 km
Lexus RC
Jaguar F-Pace

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Jaguar F-Pace

Jaguar F-Pace blends the prowling presence of a sports car with the practicality of an SUV, looking elegant while rewarding drivers with lively handling. If you crave something that feels special every time you climb in and prefer style and driving flair over blending into the parking lot, the F-Pace is a classy, slightly cheeky alternative to the usual German suspects.

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Lexus RC
Jaguar F-Pace

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
56,400 - 100,800 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.8 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
64 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
15.4 kWh
co2
268 g/km
co2
41 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,951 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 470 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,747 - 4,762 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,936 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,664 - 1,670 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,299 - 1,428 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
457 - 589 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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
163 - 575 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 286 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
380 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
120 - 423 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Jaguar
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