Lexus RC Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2025 Lexus RC as a Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2025):
The Lexus RC is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars.
Lexus RC Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Subcompact 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 RC Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Lexus RC?
The EPA classifies the Lexus RC 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 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars), the Lexus RC is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.