Lexus SC 300/SC 400: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Lexus SC 300/SC 400 across 7 model years, from the 1992 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 through the 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400. The most recent 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 returns 19 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Lexus SC 300/SC 400 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 SC 300/SC 400. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1997 | 1997 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1996 | 1996 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 1995 | 1995 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1994 | 1994 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1993 | 1993 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,850 |
| 1992 | 1992 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 MPG | 16 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,850 |
How the Lexus SC 300/SC 400 compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Lexus SC 300/SC 400 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1998 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.