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Lexus RX Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
2 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
3 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
4 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
5 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
6 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 51 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 73 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 67 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 44 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 20 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2022 2022 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 65
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With the turbocharged 202kW 2.4L I4 Hybrid engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2022 Lexus RX has been averaging 65 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2022 Lexus RXs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2022 Lexus RX in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2016 2016 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 41.2
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2015 2015 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 52.9
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 245-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT FWD 65.9
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2012 2012 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 49.95
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 56.59
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 9.96
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 53.1
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 245-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT FWD 67.84
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 15.35
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 11.49
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 40.75
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2009 2009 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 54.1
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 245-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT FWD 52.66
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 29.5
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51.38
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.16
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 46.1
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 55.2
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 56.5
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 47.77
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 245-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT FWD 60.9
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 259-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 57.72
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 40
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 52.4
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.7
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 40.42
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 47.4
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 275-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 48.93
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.58
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 59.42
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 41.4
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2002 2002 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.3
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2002 2002 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 43.5
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2001 2001 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.77
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Lexus RX

Lexus RX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2013 The new transmission doesn't affect EPA city mpg, which remains a competitive if not outstanding 18. Highway mpg receives a bump from 24 to 26, putting it two to three mpg over most competitors. At a steady 75 mph, the F Sport engine is spinning 1,950 rpm, vs. 2,300 in the regular RX with a six-speed automatic. In suburban driving with the engine warmed up the trip computer typically reported 22 mpg. A very light foot bumped this by three mpg, while a heavy one sunk it by about the same. Buyers who put a high priority on fuel economy will prefer the RX 400h hybrid. It earns EPA ratings of 32 city, 28 highway, and is even a little quicker than the RX 350. Real-world suburban mpg appears to be about 29. see full Lexus RX review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Lexus RX

Lexus RX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 see full Lexus RX review
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. see full Lexus RX review
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. see full Lexus RX review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Averaging 26+ on highway, higher in city driving see full Lexus RX review
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 see full Lexus RX review
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Not quite as good as advertised but what I realistically expected see full Lexus RX review
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) see full Lexus RX review
Lexus RX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
about 5mpg less given same driving habits see full Lexus RX review
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. see full Lexus RX review
 

Lexus RX Gas Mileage (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.