Lexus IS 250/IS 250C MPG and Fuel Economy
Lexus have been manufacturing models of IS 250/IS 250C for 4 years, with the latest vehicle in 2013 having a combined MPG of 24.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2013 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C is $3,100 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,000 more on fuel driving a 2013 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C.
🛢 The Lexus IS 250/IS 250C will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Lexus IS 250/IS 250C will emit 369 grams of CO2, which is about 5,535,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 264 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Lexus IS 250/IS 250C.
The table below is a complete list of the 4 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
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| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C | 22 | $3,350 |
| 2011 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2010 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C | 21 | $3,500 |
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