Lexus LC vs Lotus Emira (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,000
- LC: $7,000 cheaper, 71 hp more.
- Emira: 3 mpg better, 0.4 s quicker to 60.
- LC wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | LC | Emira | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $102,400 | $109,400 | LC |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 400 hp | LC |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft | LC |
| MPG combined | 18 mpg | 21 mpg | Emira |
| Cargo, max | 5.4 cu ft | 5.3 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 5.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 28.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 187.4 in | 173.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 74.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,340 lb | 3,212 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | LC |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 4.0 s tested | Emira |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | LC |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| LC LC 500 RWD $100,850 | Emira Turbo SE RWD $106,900 | $6,050 |
| Emira Turbo SE RWD $106,900 | LC 500 Convertible RWD $109,350 | $2,450 |
Cost to run
LC costs $5,171 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | LC | Emira |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $102,400 | $109,400 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,133 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,800 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $115,200 | $120,371 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: LC wins.
Emira wins if MPG weight is 8 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | LC | 6% |
| MPG | Emira | 14% |
| Power | LC | 15% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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