Lexus RC 200t vs. Lexus RC 300
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RC 200t and Lexus RC 300 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus RC 200t and the Lexus RC 300.
When we compare the Lexus RC 200t's and the Lexus RC 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RC 200t has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus RC 300 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Lexus RC 200t and Lexus RC 300 have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RC 200t's and the Lexus RC 300's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RC 200t is a better car than the Lexus RC 300.
Pricing: A used 2017 Lexus RC 200t ranges from $19,986 to $31,248 while a used 2017 Lexus RC 300 is priced between $23,216 to $34,960.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RC 200t’s base engine makes 241 horsepower, and the Lexus RC 300 base engine makes 255 horsepower. The RC 200t is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. The RC 300 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Lexus RC 200t the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus RC 300. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,155
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,770
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $64,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,034
Price Range:
$19,986 - $31,248
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
14
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,825
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,962
Price Range:
$23,216 - $34,960
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,380 - $46,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,880
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Lexus RC 200t Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RC 300 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RC 200t
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RC 300
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9
Lexus RC 200t Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus RC 300 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus RC 200t Trim Levels
Base
Lexus RC 300 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 557 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
27.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.8 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3737 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3891 lbs
Width:
81.5 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Orange
Molten Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Orange
Molten Pearl
Red
Infrared
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
White
Eminent White Pearl / Ultra White
Interior Colors
Beige
Playa w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Playa w/Silver Performance Trim
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Silver Performance Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Silver Performance Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Silver Performance Trim
Interior Colors
Beige
Playa w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim / Playa w/Silver Performance Trim
Black
Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Black w/Silver Performance Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Dark Mocha Wood Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Silver Performance Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Silver Performance Trim
