Lexus LC MPG
EPA fuel economy for 23 Lexus LC trims sold from 2018 to 2026. Best ever: 30 MPG (2020 LC 500h). Latest model year 2026: 18 MPG combined across 2 trims.
Lexus LC fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, every 2026 Lexus LC trim costs about $4,300 a year to fuel.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | $4,300 | cheapest |
| LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | $4,300 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Lexus LC MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 16 | 24 | LC 500, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S10) | 2 |
| 2025 | 29 | 26 | 33 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2024 | 29 | 26 | 33 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2023 | 29 | 26 | 33 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2022 | 29 | 26 | 34 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2021 | 29 | 26 | 34 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2020 | 30 | 27 | 35 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 2 |
| 2019 | 30 | 27 | 35 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 2 |
| 2018 | 30 | 26 | 35 | LC 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 2 |
Every Lexus LC trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 | 481 | $4,300 |
| 2026 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2025 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 | 304 | $2,670 |
| 2025 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 | 481 | $4,300 |
| 2025 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2024 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 | 304 | $2,670 |
| 2024 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 | 481 | $4,300 |
| 2024 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2023 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 | 304 | $2,670 |
| 2023 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 473 | $4,070 |
| 2023 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2022 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 303 | $2,670 |
| 2022 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 473 | $4,070 |
| 2022 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2021 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 | 303 | $2,670 |
| 2021 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 473 | $4,070 |
| 2021 | LC 500 Convertible | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 15 | 25 | 18 | 489 | $4,300 |
| 2020 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 | 298 | $2,580 |
| 2020 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 473 | $4,070 |
| 2019 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 | 298 | $2,580 |
| 2019 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 473 | $4,070 |
| 2018 | LC 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 26 | 35 | 30 | 301 | $2,580 |
| 2018 | LC 500 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 26 | 19 | 459 | $4,070 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Lexus LC?
The most efficient Lexus LC the EPA has rated is the 2020 LC 500h at 30 MPG combined (27 city, 35 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Lexus LC get?
Every 2026 Lexus LC trim is rated 18 MPG combined.
Which Lexus LC has the worst fuel economy?
The 2026 LC 500 is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Lexus LC for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, every 2026 Lexus LC trim costs about $4,300 a year to fuel.
More from Lexus: every Lexus model. Fuel types on this model: Premium. EPA classes: Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars.