Lexus RZ vs Porsche Macan

The Lexus RZ starts from $84,500 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $45,300.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $92,950 and $142,780 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Lexus RZ features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Porsche Macan. The Porsche Macan counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, ventilated seats, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus RZ gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Macan offers leather.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 280kW and 538Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 265kW and 563Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Lexus RZ has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 265kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Lexus RZ) vs 100kWh (Porsche Macan). DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Lexus RZ) vs 270kW (Porsche Macan).

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 21mm longer than the Porsche Macan at 4,784mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 522L in the Lexus RZ and 510L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Lexus RZ a 12L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ) vs 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan). The Lexus RZ has longer coverage.