Lexus RC F Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2017 Lexus RC F as a Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2017):
The Lexus RC F is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars.
Lexus RC F Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
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 RC F data analysis
How to read this Lexus RC F data
This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Lexus RC F record we hold for this measurement — 3 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Lexus RC F figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lexus RC F record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About RC F Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Lexus RC F?
The EPA classifies the Lexus RC F as a 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 RC F considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars), the Lexus RC F 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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