Car comparison

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300 · Stage 3vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300 · Stage 2vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300 · Stage 1vsLexus RC · Facelift 2018 300

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300 (Stage 3)

362 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present
VS

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300 (Stage 2)

313 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present
VS

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300 (Stage 1)

284 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present
VS

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    362 hp
    270 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    294 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Power
362hp270kW+121 hp
313hp234kW+72 hp
284hp212kW+43 hp
241hp180kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+24 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-19.6 s
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-13.8 s
Calculated
90.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.7 s
6.4s-1.1 s
6.8s-0.7 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
20.0s-10.5 s
Calculated
23.4s-7.1 s
Calculated
26.0s-4.5 s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
673km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,699mm185in
4,699mm185in
4,699mm185in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,839mm72in
1,839mm72in
1,839mm72in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,394mm55in
1,394mm55in
1,394mm55in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,731mm108in
2,731mm108in
2,731mm108in
Trunk volume
294L
294L
294L
294L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 2) 313 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 1) 284 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hpPowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 2) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 1) 284 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.0 s
23.4 s
26.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
362 hp
270 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
313 hp
234 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
284 hp
212 kW
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
241 hp
180 kW

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp has 121 hp more than Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hp and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
1,695 kg
3,737 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp5.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp6.4 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp6.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 2) 313 hp and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 1) 284 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
673 km
418 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
673 km
418 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
673 km
418 mi
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
673 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
362 hp
270 kW
5.8 s
269 km/h
167 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
313 hp
234 kW
6.4 s
258 km/h
160 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
284 hp
212 kW
6.8 s
251 km/h
156 mph
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
Power
362 hp
270 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
Power
313 hp
234 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
Power
362 hp
270 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
Power
313 hp
234 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
LexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 3)362 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 2)313 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300 (Stage 1)284 hpLexusRCFacelift 2018300241 hp
Power
362 hp
270 kW
313 hp
234 kW
284 hp
212 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,699 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,394 mm
54.9 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
673 km
418 mi
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
294 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 2) 313 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 1) 284 hpLexus RC Facelift 2018 300 241 hp
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 (Stage 3) 362 hp

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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