- Newest year: 2017
- Hybrid
- Small cars
- Same as 2016
2011-2017 Lexus CT MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 42 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011-2017 Lexus CT at a glance
The 2011-2017 Lexus CT covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 42 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $1,570 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (42 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2016; 2012, 2015 and 2017 repeat the values of the year before.
2011-2017 Lexus CT by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,570 | Same EPA ratings as 2016 |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,560 | Same EPA ratings as 2014 |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,560 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,570 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,570 | First year |
What the 2017 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$131
$1,570 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.62
Per 100 miles
$10.47
Five years
$7,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,540less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Lexus CT MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Lexus CT as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200h (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,570 |
2016 Lexus CT MPG
42 MPG · $1,570/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,560 to $1,570, $10 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200h (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,570 |
2015 Lexus CT MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2014
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2015 Lexus CT as for the 2014 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2014 section above.See 2014
2014 Lexus CT MPG
42 MPG · $1,560/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200h (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,560 |
2013 Lexus CT MPG
42 MPG · $1,560/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,570 to $1,560, $10 less.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200h (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,560 |
2012 Lexus CT MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Lexus CT as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Lexus CT MPG
42 MPG · $1,570/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200h (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 40 | 42 | $1,570 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,140 in California and $1,370 in Texas, a $770 difference.
- California $2,140
- Washington $1,980
- New York $1,570
- Florida $1,480
- Texas $1,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small car models.
Generations
- 2011-2017 (2011)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2011-2017 Lexus CT get?
EPA rates the 2011-2017 Lexus CT at 42 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 42 MPG (43 city, 40 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2017 Lexus CT?
Every model year of the 2011-2017 Lexus CT tops out at 42 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2017 Lexus CT?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2016. In 2012, 2015 and 2017 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Lexus CT per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,570 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,570 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Lexus CT 100 miles?
About $10.47 per 100 miles for the 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Lexus CT more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 43 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2017 Lexus CT compare with other small car configurations?
The 200h 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,570 a year to fuel, $1,540 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Lexus CT different from the 2016 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2016 and 2017: 1 configuration rated 42 MPG combined. See the 2016 Lexus CT for that year.