2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C MPG and Fuel Economy

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C is $3,225.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

💨 How Many Grams of CO₂ Does a 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C Emit?

The 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 Lexus IS 250/IS 250C model options.