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Lexus RZ vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Lexus RZ vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Lexus RZ

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RZ

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 RZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 347,058 £.

As for electric range, the Lexus RZ offers considerably more range – reaching up to 559 km, about 544 km more than the Ferrari 296 Roadster.

296 Roadster

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 Ferrari 296 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 408 HP. That’s roughly 472 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 538 Nm. That’s about 217 Nm more.

RZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lexus RZ offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ferrari 296 Roadster is slightly lighter – 1,760 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries considerably more – 540 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 457 - 559 km
Lexus RZ
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Lexus RZ

The Lexus RZ brings Lexus' trademark quiet luxury to the electric SUV world, wrapping poised handling and a plush, well-crafted cabin in a calm, composed package. It won't shout about raw figures — instead it trades headline numbers for smooth power delivery, fuss-free tech and an effortless refinement that will suit buyers who want electric convenience without losing the luxury experience.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Lexus RZ
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
457 - 559 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 540 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
167 - 300 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Ferrari
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