Compare the2023 Jaguar I-PaceVS 2022 Lexus RX

Both the I-Pace and RX have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The I-Pace has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The RX’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the I-Pace. But it costs extra on the RX.

Both the I-Pace and the RX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The I-Pace comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire truck and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The RX’s 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty expires 1 year or 10,000 miles sooner.

Jaguar pays for scheduled maintenance on the I-Pace for 4 years and 50,000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the RX (5/60,000 vs. 1/10,000).

The I-Pace’s electric motors produces 99 more horsepower (394 vs. 295) and 244 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. 268) than the RX 350’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6. The I-Pace’s electric motors produces 86 more horsepower (394 vs. 308) and 512 lbs.-ft. more torque (512 vs. ) than the RX 450h’s standard 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Jaguar I-Pace is faster than the Lexus RX:

On the EPA test cycle the I-Pace gets better mileage than the RX:

The I-Pace can travel with zero emissions for 217 to 246 miles (dependent on model). The RX can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Jaguar I-Pace higher (10 out of 10) than the Lexus RX (5 to 7). This means the I-Pace produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the RX every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the I-Pace’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the RX:

The I-Pace stops much shorter than the RX:

For better traction, the I-Pace has larger standard tires than the RX (245/50R20 vs. 235/65R18). The I-Pace’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the RX (255/40R22 vs. 235/65R18).

The I-Pace’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the RX’s standard 65 series tires. The I-Pace’s optional tires have a lower 40 series profile than the RX’s optional 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the I-Pace has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the RX. The I-Pace’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 20-inch wheels optional on the RX.

The front and rear suspension of the I-Pace uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the RX, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The I-Pace has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The I-Pace’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The RX doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the I-Pace’s wheelbase is 7.9 inches longer than on the RX (117.7 inches vs. 109.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the I-Pace is .3 inches wider in the front and 1.4 inches wider in the rear than on the RX.

The I-Pace’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the RX’s (57% to 43%). This gives the I-Pace more stable handling and braking.

The I-Pace HSE handles at .90 G’s, while the RX 350 F Sport AWD pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The I-Pace HSE executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.7 seconds quicker than the RX 450h (24.8 seconds @ .77 average G’s vs. 27.5 seconds @ .65 average G’s).

The I-Pace is 8.2 inches shorter than the RX, making the I-Pace easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The design of the Jaguar I-Pace amounts to more than styling. The I-Pace has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .29 Cd. That is significantly lower than the RX (.33) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the I-Pace get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the I-Pace uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The RX doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The I-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the RX with its rear seat up (25.3 vs. 16 cubic feet). The I-Pace has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the RX with its rear seat folded (53.6 vs. 32.6 cubic feet).

The I-Pace’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the RX’s (1653 vs. 0 pounds).

Heated windshield washer nozzles are optional on the I-Pace to prevent washer fluid and nozzles from freezing and help continue to keep the windshield clear in sub-freezing temperatures. The RX doesn’t offer heated windshield washer nozzles.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The I-Pace offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The RX doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Jaguar I-Pace has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the RX.

The I-Pace’s Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The RX doesn’t offer an automated parking system.