Lexus RC vs Nissan Z (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,585
- RC: 3 mpg better, 3.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Z: $2,585 cheaper, 159 hp more.
- RC wins 7 of 10 measures.
| Measure | RC | Z | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,695 | $44,110 | Z |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 400 hp | Z |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | Z |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | RC |
| Cargo, max | 10.4 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | RC |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.4 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | RC |
| Rear legroom | 27.3 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 42.9 in | RC |
| Length | 185.0 in | 172.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,737 lb to 3,957 lb | 3,549 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | RC |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.8 in | RC |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.4 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | RC |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| RC 300 RWD $45,620 | Z Sport Auto RWD $42,970 | $2,650 |
| Z Sport RWD $42,970 | RC 300 RWD $45,620 | $2,650 |
Cost to run
Z costs $1,328 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | RC | Z |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,695 | $44,110 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $55,911 | $54,583 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: RC wins.
Z wins if Price weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Z | 6% |
| MPG | RC | 12% |
| Power | Z | 40% |
| Space | RC | 34% |
| 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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