Porsche Macan vs Lexus RZ

The Porsche Macan starts from $129,800 before on-road costs, while the Lexus RZ opens at $123,000. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $6,800.

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 $142,780 and $135,300 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 Porsche Macan features a 10.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.6-inch digital dash, while the Lexus RZ gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

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

The Porsche Macan uses a Electric producing 265kW and 563Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The Lexus RZ responds with a Electric Motor making 230kW and 435Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 265kW vs 230kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Porsche Macan) vs 71.4kWh (Lexus RZ). DC fast charging peaks at 270kW (Porsche Macan) vs 150kW (Lexus RZ).

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

Boot space is 510L in the Porsche Macan and 522L in the Lexus RZ, 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: 3 years / 999,999km (Porsche Macan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ). The Lexus RZ has longer coverage.