The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 76,600

€ 48,200

€ 76,600
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 Coupé is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 24.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 10.5 inches lower than the Lexus RC 300h.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
44.4
70.9
78.8
54.9
72.4
81.5
70.9 in
Width
72.4 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
44.4 in
Height
54.9 in
93.3
160.8
107.5
184.8
160.8 in
Length
184.8 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
1354 lb
35.4 %

General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Exige S3
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
162 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
48 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
265 mi
Range
837 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
837 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 Coupé
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Lexus RC 300h
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data