@ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation
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Lexus RX vs Porsche Macan – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Porsche Macan?

Lexus RX

Porsche Macan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus RX has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63500 £, while the Porsche Macan costs 69200 £. That’s a price difference of around 5657 £.

As for range, the Porsche Macan performs clearly better – achieving up to 644 km, about 576 km more than the Lexus RX.

Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

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 Macan has a decisively edge – offering 639 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Macan performs a bit better – reaching 260 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Macan pulls decisively stronger with 1130 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 579 Nm difference.

RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation

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 5 people.

In curb weight, Lexus RX is slightly lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2295 kg. The difference is around 255 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Macan offers slightly more room – 540 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lexus RX performs somewhat better – up to 1678 L, which is about 330 L more than the Porsche Macan.

When it comes to payload, Lexus RX to a small extent takes the win – 620 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Macan proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Macan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Lexus RX
Porsche Macan

Costs and Consumption

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Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km

Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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 RX
Porsche Macan
RX @ Lexus / Toyota Motor Corporation
Macan @ Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Costs and Consumption

Price
63500 - 84700 £
Price
69200 - 99000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh
Electric Range
68 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
co2
25 - 182 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2040 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2295 - 2470 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4890 mm
Length
4784 - 4805 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1938 - 1952 mm
Height
1695 mm
Height
1613 - 1623 mm
Max trunk capacity
1678 L
Max trunk capacity
1288 - 1348 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
470 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 371 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
563 - 1130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
184 - 273 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
2393 - 2487 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.