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2021 Lexus RC MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Lexus RC is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 34 subcompact cars rated for 2021, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 21 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #21 of 34 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Lexus RC's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2021 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW i3113 MPGe $805
  2. 2MINI Cooper EV108 MPGe $845
  3. 3BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid100 MPGe + 31 MPG $948
  4. 4Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Karma GS-670 MPGe + 26 MPG $1,496
  6. 21Lexus RC25 MPG $2,370
  7. 34Roush Performance Mustang15 MPG $3,950
2021 RCOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,279/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

RC MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
RC 300		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic
RC 350		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
RC 300 AWD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,693
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic
RC F		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
357 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2021 Lexus RC vs. rivals

vs BMW 4 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 4 Series Hybrid saves $91/yr vs BMW 8 Series 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi S5 23 MPG · $2,576/yr RC saves $206/yr vs Infiniti Q60 22 MPG · $2,693/yr RC saves $323/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 27 MPG · $2,194/yr C-Class saves $176/yr vs BMW M 26 MPG · $2,279/yr M saves $91/yr vs BMW 4 Series 29 MPG · $2,043/yr 4 Series saves $327/yr vs Audi TTS 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW 2 Series 28 MPG · $2,116/yr 2 Series saves $254/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr E-Class Hybrid saves $91/yr vs BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid 100 MPGe + 31 MPG · $948/yr i3 Plug-in Hybrid saves $1,422/yr vs BMW i3 113 MPGe · $805/yr i3 saves $1,565/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Lexus RC?

Up to 25 MPG combined (21 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Lexus RC use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Lexus RC?

The 2021 Lexus RC's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Lexus RC per year?

About $2,370 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $15.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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