Lexus SC MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 19 MPG combined in 1996–2000 and 2006–2010, the SC 430. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1992–1995 and 2002–2005).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2010 version, the SC 430. Put it next to its 1992 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Lexus SC has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 1992–2010, most often among subcompact cars. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 19 minicompact cars in 2006, behind the class leader, the MINI Cooper.
In 2008 the most efficient version of the SC still placed fourth from the bottom of 18 minicompact cars, where the Aston Martin DB9 rated lowest.
Among 11 minicompact cars, 2010
The SC placed seventh (tied). The class leader was the MINI Cooper at 32 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, belongs to the Lotus Evora.
Where the engine list turned over
- 2002
New: 4.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 18 MPG.
All 18 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | SC 430 | 19 | 16 / 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 2006 | SC 430 | 19 | 17 / 23 | 19 | 1 |
| 2004–2005 | SC 430 | 18 | 16 / 22 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | SC 300/SC 430 | 18 | 16 / 22 | 18 | 1 |
| 2002 | SC 300/SC 430 | 18 | 16 / 21 | 18 | 1 |
| 1999–2000 | SC | 19 | 17 / 23 | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | SC 300/SC 400 | 19 | 17 / 23 | 19 | 2 |
| 1996–1997 | SC 300/SC 400 | 19 | 17 / 22 | 18 | 3 |
| 1993–1995 | SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | 16 / 22 | 18 | 3 |
| 1992 | SC 300/SC 400 | 18 | 16 / 21 | 18 | 3 |
Version names in the EPA list: SC, SC 300/SC 400, SC 300/SC 430, SC 430.
Same class, 2010
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