Compare the2026 Toyota C-HRVS 2026 Lexus RZ

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the C-HR. But it costs extra on the RZ.

Both the C-HR and the RZ have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, 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.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the C-HR for 1 year and 15000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the RZ (2/25000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 5 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the C-HR’s warranty.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2026 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lexus vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. Lexus is ranked third.

The C-HR’s electric motors produces 117 more horsepower (338 vs. 221) than the RZ 350e’s standard electric motor. The C-HR’s electric motors produces 30 more horsepower (338 vs. 308) than the RZ 450e’s standard electric motors.

The C-HR can travel longer on a full charge than the RZ on a full charge:

For better maneuverability, the C-HR’s turning circle is .8 feet tighter than the RZ’s (36 feet vs. 36.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the C-HR has a greater minimum ground clearance than the RZ (8 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the C-HR to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The C-HR is 11.3 inches shorter than the RZ, making the C-HR easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The C-HR has .5 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room and .4 inches more rear shoulder room than the RZ.

The C-HR has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the RZ with its rear seat folded (59.5 vs. 55.6 cubic feet).

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the C-HR to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Lexus doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the RZ.

The power windows standard on both the C-HR and the RZ have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the C-HR is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The RZ prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

If the windows are left open on the C-HR the driver can close all of them at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the RZ can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Toyota C-HR has power folding mirrors that offer unparalleled convenience while maneuvering in tight places or parked. With the mirrors folded it’s easier to walk past and help prevent parking damage. The mirrors can be quickly unfolded when the driver is ready to leave. Power folding mirrors are only offered on the RZ Premium/Luxury/F Sport.

The Toyota C-HR stands out above the Lexus RZ by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and one of them provide more flexibility.