Lexus LC 500 Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus LC 500 Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #21 of 26 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #24 of 33 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #26 of 36 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #26 of 34 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #23 of 31 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #24 of 31 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus LC 500 Convertible placed highest in 2021 at #21 of 26, and lowest in 2023 at #26 of 36. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI & PFI | 15 | 25 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 489 | 3/10 |
What LC 500 Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible 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 2026 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 Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Lexus LC 500 Convertible is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact 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.