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Lexus RC vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Lotus Emira?

Lexus RC vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • markedly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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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:

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.

Lexus RC is very slightly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,243 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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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 Lexus RC offers slightly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is barely 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 Lexus RC delivers only slightly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 40 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: Lexus RC offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is somewhat lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RC offers substantially more boot space – 366 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries significantly more – 535 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 305 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RC 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 £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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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