Lexus RZ vs Porsche Macan

The Lexus RZ starts from $135,000 before on-road costs, while the Porsche Macan opens at $129,800. That makes the Porsche Macan the more affordable entry point by $5,200.

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 $148,500 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Porsche Macan by roughly $1,560 in electricity alone.

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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. 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.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 230kW and 435Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to the wheels. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5 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 Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 230kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 71.4kWh (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.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $840/year for the Lexus RZ and $528/year for the Porsche Macan. That is a $312 annual difference in favour of the Porsche Macan.

Estimated annual total: $840 (Lexus RZ) vs $528 (Porsche Macan). The Porsche Macan saves you roughly $312 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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