Lexus RC 300: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Lexus RC 300 across 8 model years, from the 2018 Lexus RC 300 through the 2025 Lexus RC 300. The most recent 2025 Lexus RC 300 returns 25 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2018 Lexus RC 300 at 26 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Lexus RC 300 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Lexus RC 300. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Lexus RC 300 | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2024 | 2024 Lexus RC 300 | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2023 | 2023 Lexus RC 300 | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2022 | 2022 Lexus RC 300 | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2021 | 2021 Lexus RC 300 | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2020 | 2020 Lexus RC 300 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2019 | 2019 Lexus RC 300 | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2018 | 2018 Lexus RC 300 | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,650 |
How the Lexus RC 300 compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Lexus RC 300 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2025 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.