Lexus CT 200h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus CT 200h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 42 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #1 of 64 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #4 of 76 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #5 of 84 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #5 of 96 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #6 of 102 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #6 of 108 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #5 of 100 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus CT 200h placed highest in 2011 at #1 of 64, and lowest in 2015 at #6 of 102. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 212 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 212 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 219 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 186 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 218 | 10/10 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 211.5952380952381 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 211.5952380952381 | n/a |
What CT 200h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Lexus CT 200h burns 274 to 274 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $821 | $821 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,095 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $3,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 42 mpg the Lexus CT 200h is 16 mpg better the median, which is worth about $590 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.