The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 47,000
€ 48,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 35.8 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 9.1 inches lower than the Lexus RC 300h.
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
45.8
67.7
75.6
54.9
72.4
81.5
67.7 in
Width
72.4 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
45.8 in
Height
54.9 in
90.6
149
107.5
184.8
149 in
Length
184.8 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
1896 lb
49.57 %
General
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
Exige S2
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
48 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
311 mi
Range
837 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
837 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















