Lexus RC MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lexus RC model year from 2015 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RC has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 26 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Lexus RC fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $63,274 | 36 listings |
| 2024 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $48,900 | 13 listings |
| 2023 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $48,284 | 6 listings |
| 2022 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $37,999 | 20 listings |
| 2021 | 22–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $38,122 | 16 listings |
| 2020 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $33,500 | 23 listings |
| 2019 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $28,450 | 36 listings |
| 2018 | 21–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $27,998 | 14 listings |
| 2017 | 21–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $29,597 | 63 listings |
| 2016 | 21–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $23,795 | 29 listings |
| 2015 | 21–22 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $22,598 | 53 listings |
2025 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2025 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $63,274 on VehiSales (36 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2024 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2024 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $48,900 on VehiSales (13 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2023 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2023 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $48,284 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2022 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2022 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $37,999 on VehiSales (20 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2021 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2021 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $38,122 on VehiSales (16 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2020 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2020 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $33,500 on VehiSales (23 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2019 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2019 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $28,450 on VehiSales (36 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2018 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2018 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $27,998 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
2017 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2017 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $29,597 on VehiSales (63 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2016 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2016 RC was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $23,795 on VehiSales (29 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2015 Lexus RC: engines & MPG
The 2015 RC was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $22,598 on VehiSales (53 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lexus RC get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RC range from 22 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Lexus RC have?
The 2025 RC was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lexus RC require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas RC version specifies premium gasoline.
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