The Lexus LFA does 13 mpg combined (11 city, 16 highway), which works out to about $2,954 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Lexus LFA engine, compared
The Lexus LFA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 10-cyl | 11 / 16 | 2012–2012 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
The Lexus LFA burns a gallon every 13 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 923 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.246 |
| Fuel per year | $2,954 |
| Fuel over five years | $14,770 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$569 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Lexus LFA gives up 5 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 16 out there against 11 in town, a 45% drop worth $1,091 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (45%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the LFA changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the LFA was rated in, all of them at 13 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Lexus LFA — 1 engine across 2012–2012. 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 $5,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Lexus LFA get?
13 mpg combined on average — 11 in the city and 16 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2012–2012.
How much does a Lexus LFA cost in fuel per year?
About $2,954 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $14,770 over five years, or 0.246 dollars a mile.
Which LFA engine is the most economical?
The 4.8L 10-cyl at 13 mpg.
Is the LFA good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world LFA 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 LFA is $5,950 against the $2,954 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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