Lexus RC 300 MPG and Fuel Economy
Lexus have been manufacturing models of RC 300 for 6 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 25.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Lexus RC 300 is $2,550 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 $3,750 more on fuel driving a 2023 Lexus RC 300.
🛢 The Lexus RC 300 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 RC 300 will emit 355 grams of CO2, which is about 5,325,000 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 254 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Lexus RC 300.
The table below is a complete list of the 6 Lexus RC 300 fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Lexus RC 300 | 25 | $2,550 |
| 2022 Lexus RC 300 | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2021 Lexus RC 300 | 25 | $2,950 |
| 2020 Lexus RC 300 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2019 Lexus RC 300 | 24 | $3,100 |
| 2018 Lexus RC 300 | 26 | $2,850 |
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