# Lexus RC specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2025 - **MPG (combined):** 19-25 - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2025 ## Quick answer The 2025 Lexus RC is a subcompact car rated at 19-25 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8. ## Every 2025 Lexus RC version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | Automatic | 21/31 | 25 mpg | $3,300 | 356 g/mi | | RC 350 | 3.5L V6 | RWD | Automatic | 20/28 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 385 g/mi | | RC 300 AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 19/26 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 407 g/mi | | RC 350 AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 19/26 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 407 g/mi | | RC F | 5.0L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 16/24 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 459 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Lexus RC specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2024 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2023 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2022 | 5.0L V8; 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2021 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2020 | 5.0L V8; 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-24 | | 2019 | 5.0L V8; 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-24 | | 2018 | 5.0L V8; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-26 | | 2017 | 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-26 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-26 | | 2015 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-22 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the RC changed over the years? - **2021:** combined mpg went from 19-24 to 19-25. - **2019:** combined mpg went from 19-26 to 19-24. - **2018:** added 5.0L V8. - **2016:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2025 Lexus RC get? The 2025 Lexus RC is EPA-rated at 19-25 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2025 Lexus RC have? The 2025 Lexus RC comes with: 3.5L V6; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 5.0L V8. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid Lexus RC? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2025 the Lexus RC has no hybrid version. ### Which Lexus RC year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2018 Lexus RC has the highest combined rating, up to 26 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Lexus RC for a year? About $3,300-$4,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2025 Lexus RC? The most efficient 2025 version, the RC 300, is rated 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2025 Lexus RC emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 356-459 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2025 Lexus RC come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2025 Lexus RC is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Lexus cars - [Lexus LC](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lc) - [Lexus IS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-is) - [Lexus UX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-ux) - [Lexus ES](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-es) - [Lexus LS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-ls) ## More Lexus models - [Lexus GX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-gx) - [Lexus LX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lx) - [Lexus NX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-nx) - [Lexus RX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rx) - [Lexus RZ](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rz) - [Lexus TX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-tx) ## Other subcompact cars - [Mercedes-Benz A-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-a-class) - [Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-cle-class) - [Nissan GT-R](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/nissan-gt-r) - [Audi A3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-a3) - [Audi RS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-rs) - [Audi S3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-s3) - [Audi TT RS](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-tt-rs) - [Audi TTS Coupe](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-tts-coupe) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-rc Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.