Petrol · 2005–2015
Lexus IS250
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Lexus IS250. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 8.9 L/100km, about $2,396 a year in Australia.

- Fuel use
- 8.9 L/100km
- 2013 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,396
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 727 km
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a IS250 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.58 per 100 km | $2,396 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.28 per 100 km | $2,891 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.09 per 100 miles | £1,756 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.55 per 100 miles | $2,234 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
XE20, 2020
Specs for the IS 250; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- XE20
- Built
- 2005-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,585 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,730 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,560 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 153 kW
- Torque
- 252 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
XE20, 2005–2013
Specs for the IS 250; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- XE20
- Built
- 2005-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,585 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,730 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,560 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 153 kW
- Torque
- 252 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.0 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
Lexus IS250 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus IS250?
The 2013 Lexus IS250 uses 8.9 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus IS250 cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,396 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Lexus IS250 go on a full tank?
About 727 km from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.
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