Lexus LC vs Lotus Evora (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$4,970
- LC: $4,970 cheaper, 55 hp more.
- Evora: 1 mpg better, 0.5 s quicker to 60.
- LC wins 4 of 9 measures.
| Measure | LC | Evora | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $93,975 | $98,945 | LC |
| Horsepower | 471 hp | 416 hp | LC |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | LC |
| MPG combined | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | Evora |
| Cargo, max | 5.4 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 5.4 cu ft | 6.0 cu ft | Evora |
| Rear legroom | 32.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 187.4 in | 173.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 72.8 in to 77.6 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb | 3,175 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.5 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 3.9 s published | Evora |
| 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 500 RWD $92,950 | Evora GT RWD $96,950 | $4,000 |
| Evora GT RWD $96,950 | LC LC 500h RWD $97,510 | $560 |
Cost to run
LC costs $4,364 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | LC | Evora |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $93,975 | $98,945 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,021 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $12,126 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $106,101 | $110,465 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: LC wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | LC | 5% |
| MPG | Evora | 5% |
| Power | LC | 12% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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