Lexus CT Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2017 Lexus CT as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2017):

The Lexus CT is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Lexus CT Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline42
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline42
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline42

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lexus CT Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Lexus CT?

The EPA classifies the Lexus CT as a Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Lexus CT considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Lexus CT is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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