Petrol · 2005–2015

Lexus IS250

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lexus IS250. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.

Lexus IS250 in white
Fuel use
9.1 L/100km
2015 official
UK mpg
31 mpg
US mpg
26 mpg
On a full tank
716 km
65 L tank

What a IS250 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$26.70 per 100 km$2,936
Australia$2.41/L petrol$21.88 per 100 km$2,429
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£25.48 per 100 miles£1,784
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.80 per 100 miles$2,269

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, 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2015Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2014Petrol9.0 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2013Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2012Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2011Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2010Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2009Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2005Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—

Lexus IS250 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus IS250?

The 2015 Lexus IS250 uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Lexus IS250 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,936 in New Zealand, $2,429 in Australia, £1,784 in United Kingdom, $2,269 in United States.

How far does a Lexus IS250 go on a full tank?

About 716 km (445 miles) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.

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What will a drive in your IS250 cost?

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