The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 48,200

€ 47,000

€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 300h is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 91 cm longer, 12.1 cm wider and 23.2 cm taller than the Lotus Exige.
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
1395
1840
2069
1163
1719
1919
1840 mm
Width
1719 mm
2069 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1919 mm
1395 mm
Height
1163 mm
2730
4695
2300
3785
4695 mm
Length
3785 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
875 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg

Weight Difference:
860 kg
49.57 %

General
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
XC1
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
4-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2494 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
220 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 bhp
189 bhp
Lotus Exige
No data
Max. Torque
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
NM
181 NM
Lotus Exige
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige
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7.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
Lexus RC 300h
7.89 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
58 mpg
32 mpg
Lotus Exige
58 mpg
city
23 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
837 mi
Range
311 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
435 kg
Maximum Payload
291 kg
423 L
Boot Capacity
112 L






No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data