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Lexus RC vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Porsche Macan?

Lexus RC vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • a bit more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

Lexus RC is only slightly cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,986 £.

Macan

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 Macan offers a bit more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers significantly more torque with 955 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Porsche Macan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is significantly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers markedly more boot space – 476 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RC carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan is decisively ahead 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 km
Lexus RC
Porsche Macan

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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Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan feels like a compact sports car dressed in SUV clothes, delivering razor-sharp handling and a cabin that somehow mixes luxury with everyday practicality. For buyers who crave driving thrills without sacrificing usability, the Macan is a rare breed that makes running errands feel like a weekend blast and manages to look smugly good in the process.

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Lexus RC
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
89,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
470 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
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
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