2015 Lexus IS 250 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2015 Lexus IS 250.

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2015 Lexus IS 250 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2015 Lexus IS 250 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2015 Lexus IS 250 gets up to 21 miles per gallon in the city, and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2015 Lexus IS 250 is 24 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2015 Lexus IS 250?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2015 Lexus IS 250 is $3,100 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2015 Lexus IS 250 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2015 Lexus IS 250 Consume?

The 2015 Lexus IS 250 will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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 2015 Lexus IS 250 Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2015 Lexus IS 250 will emit 364 grams of CO2, which is about 5,460,000 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 186 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2015 Lexus IS 250.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2015 Lexus IS 250.

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,460,000
Trees Needed to Offset260
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Lexus Models from 2015

If you're interested in other Lexus models from 2015, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2015 Lexus IS 250 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lexus/is-250/2015.

  • "2015 Lexus IS 250 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lexus/is-250/2015. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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