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2000 Lexus SC MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 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, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Lexus SC at a glance
The 2000 Lexus SC has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the SC 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at 19 MPG, which costs about $4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The SC 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $3,110 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 SC 3.0L 6-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, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Lexus SC MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC 3.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
| SC 4.0L 8-cyl | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SC 3.0L 6-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 MY2000 small car models.
Generations
- 2000 (Z30)
- 2002-2010 (Z40)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Lexus SC get?
EPA rates the 2000 Lexus SC at 19 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the SC 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Lexus SC per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SC 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Lexus SC 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the SC 3.0L 6-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 2000 Lexus SC more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SC 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2000 Lexus SC compare with other small car configurations?
The SC 3.0L 6-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 281 rated small car configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.