The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 48,200
€ 53,500
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 35.4 inches longer, 4.4 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
54.9
72.4
81.5
45.6
68
75.9
72.4 in
Width
68 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
54.9 in
Height
45.6 in
107.5
184.8
90.6
149.5
184.8 in
Length
149.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
3825 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1764 lb
46.12 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
XC1
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
No data
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
837 mi
Range
301 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
301 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).
172.4 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
