Lexus IS 350 C MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus IS 350 C has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2014 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #40 of 63 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #46 of 71 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus IS 350 C placed highest in 2014 at #40 of 63, and lowest in 2015 at #46 of 71. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 402 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 402 | 5/10 |
What IS 350 C fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 Lexus IS 350 C burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 22 mpg the Lexus IS 350 C is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $152 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.