2020 Lexus IS mpg
Combined mpg, 300 RWD
24mpg
- 21 city, 30 highway.
- 2 mpg below the median of 103 sedans (2020).
- 8 trims: 21 to 24 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | 17.4 | 418 | $1,600 |
| IS 300 F SPORT RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | 17.4 | 418 | $1,600 |
| 350 RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.4 | 400 | $1,670 |
| IS 350 F SPORT RWD | 3.5L 6cyl | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 17.4 | 400 | $1,670 |
| 300 AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17.4 | 365 | $1,829 |
| IS 300 F SPORT AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | 17.4 | 365 | $1,829 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 17.4 | 365 | $1,829 |
| IS 350 F SPORT AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 19 | 26 | 21 | 17.4 | 365 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
300 RWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $55.68
- Top trim: 350 AWD. $1,829 a year. $229 more than the 300 RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.3 | $10.67 |
| 300 miles | 10.0 | $32.00 |
| 500 miles | 16.7 | $53.33 |
| 1,000 miles | 33.3 | $107 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
300 RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lexus IS | 300 RWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2020 Kia Cadenza | Technology FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia | RWD | 27 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 40 Premium FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2020 Jaguar XE | S RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2020 Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2020 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 19 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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