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Lexus RC vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Lexus RC vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • substantially cheaper
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • markedly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • marginally 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:

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.

Lexus RC is substantially cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,672 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche 911 Convertible uses 10.5 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

911 Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers markedly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 280 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers marginally more boot space – 373 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries noticeably more – 535 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 190 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Convertible leads convincingly 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 £138,000
911 Convertible

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.5 - 13.7 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 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
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co2
268 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
3
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Lexus RC have?

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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