1995 Lexus SC 300 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

20.6gal · 78 L

The 1995 Lexus SC 300 has a fuel tank capacity of 20.6 gallons (78 liters).

A full tank is good for roughly 453 highway miles or 330 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

20.6 gal · Bigger than 71% of 1995 models we list.

Highway range
453 mi
City range
330 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

1995 Lexus SC 300 fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Coupe 3.0L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 16 / 22Range 330 / 453 mi 3.0L 6cyl 5M RWD 20.6 gal78 L 16 / 22 330 / 453 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1995 Lexus SC 300 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 20.6-gallon tank covers about 371 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full20.6453330
3/415.5340247
1/210.3227165
1/45.211382
1/82.65741

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 40 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 19.4 MPG in the SC 300 (5 drivers), about 400 miles on a full 20.6-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
18 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1995 Lexus SC 300

$87.96 to fill the 20.6-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
20.6 galRegular$4.27$87.96$65.97

By region, 20.6-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$82.81
Midwest$4.27$87.96
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$76.22
Rocky Mountain$4.46$91.88
West Coast$5.42$111.65
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$121.33

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 20.6-gallon tank$87.96
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

SC 300 tank size in other years

The 1995 SC 300 uses the same 20.6 gal tank as every SC 300 since 1992.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2000 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1999 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1998 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1997 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1996 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1995 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1994 SC 300 20.6 gal 453 mi
1993 SC 300 20.6 gal 433 mi
1992 SC 300 20.6 gal 433 mi
Lexus SC 300 fuel tank by model year

1995 Lexus SC 300 fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 1995 Lexus SC 300. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1995 Lexus SC 300?

The 1995 Lexus SC 300 holds 20.6 gallons (78 liters).

How many gallons and liters does the 1995 Lexus SC 300 gas tank hold?

The 1995 Lexus SC 300 tank holds 78 liters, or 20.6 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1995 Lexus SC 300 go on a full tank?

About 453 miles on the highway and 330 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1995 Lexus SC 300 go on a quarter tank?

About 113 highway miles or 82 in town from the 20.6-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.2 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 1995 Lexus SC 300 really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 19.4 MPG in the 1995 Lexus SC 300 (5 drivers), which works out to about 400 miles on a full 20.6-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1995 Lexus SC 300 take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1995 Lexus SC 300?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 20.6-gallon tank from empty costs $87.96. It ranges from $76.22 in the Gulf Coast to $121.33 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1995 Lexus SC 300?

About 128 pounds for the 20.6-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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