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Lexus LC MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 30 MPG combined in 2018–2020, the hybrid LC 500h. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (2026).

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833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the LC 500. Put it next to its 2018 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus LC has EPA ratings for nine model years, 2018–2026, most often among subcompact cars. In 2026 even its most efficient version rated lowest of 18 subcompact cars (next up: the Bentley Continental); it sat in its class's bottom five in six model years. The best version of the LC ranked third (tied) of 23 subcompact cars in 2023, behind the class leader, the Audi A3, and it placed in its class top five in seven model years.

Averaged over 2019–2023, the best version of the LC placed fifth of 27 among subcompact cars rated at least three years in that span. Its best rating fell from 30 MPG in 2018 to 18 MPG in 2026, the second largest drop among 288 long-running cars.

Among 18 subcompact cars, 2026

The LC placed 18th. The class leader was the Honda Prelude at 44 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

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Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2018–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2018–2025.

All 9 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026LC 5001816 / 25182
2023–2025LC 500h hybrid2926 / 33183
2021–2022LC 500h hybrid2926 / 34183
2019–2020LC 500h hybrid3027 / 35192
2018LC 500h hybrid3026 / 35192

Version names in the EPA list: LC 500, LC 500 Convertible, LC 500h.

Same class, 2026

Honda Prelude44 MPGBentley Continental19 MPG

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