Lexus IS Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Lexus IS as a Compact Cars / Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Lexus IS is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Lexus IS Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
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 IS Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Lexus IS?
The EPA classifies the Lexus IS as a Compact Cars / Subcompact 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 IS considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars), the Lexus IS is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.