Lexus SC 300/SC 400 MPG and Fuel Economy
Lexus have been manufacturing models of SC 300/SC 400 for 7 years, with the latest vehicle in 1998 having a combined MPG of 19.
The estimated fuel cost for the 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 is $3,900 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 $8,000 more on fuel driving a 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400.
🛢 The Lexus SC 300/SC 400 will consume roughly 16 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Lexus SC 300/SC 400 will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Lexus SC 300/SC 400.
The table below is a complete list of the 7 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 19 | $3,900 |
| 1997 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1996 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1995 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1994 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1993 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1992 Lexus SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | $4,100 |
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