The Lexus CT does 42 mpg combined (43 city, 40 highway), which works out to about $914 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other Hybrid cars it sits above the average of 29.8 mpg.
Every Lexus CT engine, compared
The Lexus CT was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl Hybrid | 43 / 40 | 2011–2017 | $914 |
What that actually costs
The Lexus CT burns a gallon every 42 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 286 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.076 |
| Fuel per year | $914 |
| Fuel over five years | $4,570 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | −$375 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Lexus CT is one of the cars that does better in town than out of it — 43 in the city against 40 on the highway. That is $67 a year in favour of the commuter stuck in traffic, and it usually means a hybrid drivetrain recovering energy every time you brake.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 43 mpg | $893 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 40 mpg | $960 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -3 mpg (-7%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the CT changed over the years
Combined figure across the 7 model years the CT was rated in, all of them at 42 mpg. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2016 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2015 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2014 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2013 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2012 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 | |
| 2011 | 43 / 40 | 1 | $914 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Lexus CT — 1 engine across 2011–2017. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $1,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Lexus CT get?
42 mpg combined on average — 43 in the city and 40 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2011–2017.
How much does a Lexus CT cost in fuel per year?
About $914 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $4,570 over five years, or 0.076 dollars a mile.
Which CT engine is the most economical?
The 1.8L 4-cyl Hybrid at 42 mpg.
Is the CT good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits above the average of 29.8 mpg, computed across 1162 ratings.
Are these real-world CT figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Lexus CT is $1,500 against the $914 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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