Car comparison

Lexus RC · Facelift 2018 300vsSubaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016 2.0

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

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Lexus RC · Facelift 2018

300

241 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present
VS

Subaru BRZ I · Facelift 2016

2.0

200 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2020

Comparison overview

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Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    673 km
    418 mi
  • Largest trunk
    294 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,243 kg
    2,740 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusRCFacelift 2018300SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
241hp180kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
205Nm151lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,243kg2,740lb
Gross weight-
1,670kg3,682lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
100.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.5s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
673km418mi
Calculated
641km398mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,699mm185in
4,240mm167in
Width
1,839mm72in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,394mm55in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,570mm101in
Front track-
1,520mm60in
Rear track-
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
294L
243L
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
180g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: Power / Torque
  • Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300-1,650-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07,000 rpm6,400-6,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusRCFacelift 2018300SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.5 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 has 41 hp more than Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
205 Nm
151 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
1,243 kg
2,740 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
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 20183007.5 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.07.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 and Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0: 0.1 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0 and Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
673 km
418 mi
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
641 km
398 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusRCFacelift 2018300
241 hp
180 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
200 hp
149 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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
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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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
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
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300 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
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.6 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
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusRCFacelift 2018300SubaruBRZ IFacelift 20162.0
Power
241 hp
180 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
205 Nm
151 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,243 kg
2,740 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Length
4,240 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
673 km
418 mi
641 km
398 mi
CO2 score
-
180 g/km
Trunk score
294 L
10.4 cu ft
243 L
8.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
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 300Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus RC Facelift 2018 300

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Subaru BRZ I Facelift 2016 2.0

  • Is 452 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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