Lexus IS F MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus IS F has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2008 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #45 of 59 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 61 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 63 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 60 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 62 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #60 of 71 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #54 of 63 (15th 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 F placed highest in 2008 at #45 of 59, and lowest in 2013 at #60 of 71. It spent 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 475 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 475 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | PR | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
What IS F fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Lexus IS F burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 18 mpg the Lexus IS F is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 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.