Lexus RC Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2025 Lexus RC costs about $2,900 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2025):
The Lexus RC costs an estimated $3,050/year in fuel (356 g CO₂/mi).
Lexus RC Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 356 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 355 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 355 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 356 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 4 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 4 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 407 | 4 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 25 | $3,050 | 357 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 385 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 24 | $3,150 | 363 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 388 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 459 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 436 | 4 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 436 | 4 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 24 | $3,150 | 360 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 388 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 422 | 4 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 26 | $2,900 | 345 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 23 | $3,300 | 388 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 8 5.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 465 | 3 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 415 | 4 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 415 | 4 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 26 | $2,900 | 345 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 396 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 415 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 415 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Premium Gasoline | 26 | $2,900 | 348 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 396 | 5 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 21 | $3,600 | 413 | 5 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Premium Gasoline | 22 | $3,450 | 401 | 5 |
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 Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Lexus RC?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Lexus RC is $2,900 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Lexus RC produce?
The Lexus RC produces approximately 345 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.