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2015-2017 Lexus RC F MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2017 Lexus RC F at a glance
The 2015-2017 Lexus RC F covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $4,230 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017; 2016 repeat the values of the year before.
2015-2017 Lexus RC F by model year
What the 2017 RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$353
$4,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.05
Per 100 miles
$28.20
Five years
$21,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,120more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Lexus RC F MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,210 to $4,230, $20 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC F (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Lexus RC F MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Lexus RC F as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Lexus RC F MPG
19 MPG · $4,210/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC F (Most efficient) | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,210 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $5,040
- Washington $4,740
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small car models.
Generations
- 2015-2017
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F get?
EPA rates the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F at 19 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F?
Every model year of the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2017 Lexus RC F?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Lexus RC F per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Lexus RC F 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Lexus RC F more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2017 Lexus RC F compare with other small car configurations?
The RC F 5.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $1,120 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Lexus RC F different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,210 to $4,230, $20 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 1 configuration for 2016. See the 2016 Lexus RC F for that year.