Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 2001–2026
Lexus Is
MPG, running costs and specs for the Lexus Is. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 22 mpg, about $2,671 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 22 mpg
- 2026 official · 10.7 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $2,671
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 407 miles
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Is costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $19.78 per 100 miles | $2,671 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $31.43 per 100 km | $3,457 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $25.81 per 100 km | $2,864 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £30.00 per 100 miles | £2,100 |
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.
XE30, 2014–2027
Specs for the 2022 Lexus IS 300 Luxury 2.0 turbo-petrol, 8-speed automatic, RWD (Australia). Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Fourth generation (XE30)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,710 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Boot
- 480 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo-petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 180 kW
- Torque
- 350 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 191 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 235/45 R18
XE20, 2006–2013
Specs for the IS250 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- XE20
- Built
- 2006-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,575 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,730 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,535 kg
- Boot
- 378 L
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)
- 9.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 224 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2006
- Airbags
- 8
XE10, 1999–2005
Specs for the IS200 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- XE10
- Built
- 1999-2005
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,399 mm
- Width
- 1,720 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,670 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,415 kg
- Boot
- 399 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L inline-6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,231 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 152 kW
- Torque
- 252 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Lexus Is questions
What MPG does the Lexus Is get?
The 2026 Lexus Is gets 22 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (10.7 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus Is cost to run a year in the US?
About $2,671 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Lexus Is go on a full tank?
About 407 miles (655 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Lexus Is's trunk?
480 L, for the 2022 Lexus IS 300 Luxury 2.0 turbo-petrol, 8-speed automatic, RWD (Australia).
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