2009 Lexus IS 250 MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
Is the 2009 Lexus IS 250 good on gas?
At up to 24 MPG combined, the 2009 Lexus IS 250 is about average for a Subcompact Cars — that class averages about 22.8 MPG across 5,756 EPA-tested versions, so it's middle-of-the-road for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $4.68/gal for premium gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,925/year (roughly $244/month, about $19.50 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 625 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2009 Lexus IS 250 trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl, S6 automatic, RWD | PREMIUM | 24 | $2,925 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl, 6-spd manual, RWD | PREMIUM | 21 | $3,343 |
2009 Lexus IS 250 specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 2.5L 6-cyl |
| Transmission | S6 automatic · 6-spd manual |
| Drive type | RWD |
| EPA body class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel | Premium |
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2 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.