Lexus RX Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Lexus RX's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Lexus RX Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | light | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 74 | 21.1 |
| mtns | med | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 74 | 23.1 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 74 | 23.2 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 20 | 70 | 10 | 68 | 18.5 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 20 | 70 | 10 | 68 | 18.2 | ||
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
hills | light | none | 0 | 8 | 28 | 64 | 72 | 20.8 |
| Averages | hills | light | none | 0 | 8 | 28 | 64 | 72 | 20.8 | |
| With the 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2011 Lexus RX fuel economy has been averaging
20.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 Lexus RXs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (about 64 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (28 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2011 Lexus RX in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Lexus RX MPG
| Lexus RX Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I drive about 10% traffic, 30% city, 20% suburban and 40% highway (75-80 mph). My driving is quite smooth. Fuel consumption is 28 MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
On flat ground with cruise control on it will get 29 mpg. I find that outstanding. 23-25 mpg is average. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
We compared the 2008 RX400h (discounted) vs the 2009 Nissan Murano. The gas savings by going with the Hybrid exceeded the difference between the two vehicles. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Averaging 26+ on highway, higher in city driving |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Like the fact that it is a hybrid and a "greener" choice for an SUV |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Not quite as good as advertised but what I realistically expected |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
I researched this a fair bit. I did not want an SUV but the space offered, reliability, and fuel economy sold me. I regularly get 26-27 MPG city/hwy combined, way better then any other SUV (Highlander excepted) |
| Lexus RX Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
about 5mpg less given same driving habits |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Poor fuel economy compared to the 3 series sports sedan. Some people have quoted 26mpg - good for an SUV but not good in general terms. |
