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- MY2015–2025
Lexus RC MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
11 model years · 2015–2025
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Lexus RC fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Lexus RC for 11 model years, 2015 to 2025. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2025, has 5 configurations rated 19–25 MPG combined and costing $3,240–$4,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2015 is the 2018 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 26 MPG.
Lexus RC MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-2025 (2015) Generation page | ||
| 2025 | 19–25 | $3,240–$4,180 |
| 2024 | 19–25 | $3,240–$4,180 |
| 2023 | 19–25 | $3,230–$4,180 |
| 2022 | 19–25 | $3,250–$4,180 |
| 2021 | 19–25 | $3,250–$4,180 |
| 2020 | 19–24 | $3,310–$4,180 |
| 2019 | 19–24 | $3,280–$4,230 |
| 2018 | 19–26 | $3,120–$4,230 |
| 2017 | 21–26 | $3,120–$3,770 |
| 2016 | 21–26 | $3,120–$3,780 |
| 2015 | 21–22 | $3,600–$3,760 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Lexus RC generations
1 generations between 2015 and 2025. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2025 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Lexus RC's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Lexus RC run 19–26 MPG across model years 2015 to 2025. The latest year, 2025, is rated 19–25 MPG.
Which Lexus RC model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018 Lexus RC 300 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2015, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Lexus RC cost to fuel per year?
For MY2025, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,240–$4,180 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,240.
Has the Lexus RC's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2015 to 25 MPG in 2025, 3 MPG more.