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Lexus RC vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Porsche Taycan?

Lexus RC vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 82,300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,614 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 464 HP. That’s roughly 570 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Lexus RC takes 4.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers substantially more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 820 Nm more.

RC

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RC is noticeably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers slightly more boot space – 407 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries somewhat more – 635 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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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
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
3
Doors
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Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
-
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
175 - 635 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
520 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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