Hybrid and petrol · 2015–2018
Lexus RC300
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Lexus RC300. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 4.3 L/100km, about $1,391 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 4.3 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,391
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 5
What a RC300 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $12.64 per 100 km | $1,391 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $10.38 per 100 km | $1,152 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £12.07 per 100 miles | £845 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $7.96 per 100 miles | $1,074 |
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.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
Lexus RC300 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus RC300?
The 2018 Lexus RC300 uses 4.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus RC300 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,391 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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