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Lexus RX vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Porsche Taycan?

Lexus RX vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Lexus RX

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RX

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 RX is clearly cheaper – starting at 63,300 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,642 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers significantly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 613 km more than the Lexus RX.

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 significantly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 663 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 RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers considerably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 789 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is very slightly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers a bit more boot space – 461 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries barely more – 635 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan 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.

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
Lexus RX
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

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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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Lexus RX
Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Porsche
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