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Lexus RC vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Jaguar I-Pace?

Lexus RC vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • somewhat more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jaguar I-Pace is marginally cheaper – starting at 79,200 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,128 £.

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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 somewhat more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is markedly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Jaguar I-Pace tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers noticeably more torque with 696 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 176 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: Jaguar I-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is markedly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 511 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more boot space – 638 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries somewhat more – 535 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 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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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Jaguar
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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