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Chevrolet SS vs. Lexus ES MPG

Chart is based on 11 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet SS and 67 fuel economy reports for the Lexus ES.

Chevrolet SS MPG

Chevrolet SS Chevrolet SS 2017 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
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
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat med light 0 0 50 50 70 16.8  

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Lexus ES MPG

Lexus ES Lexus ES 2015 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2013 38.9 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2011 26.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2010 29.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2009 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 97 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2008 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2007 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2005 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2004 23.0 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2003 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2002 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Lexus ES Lexus ES 2000 19.3 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent
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
2015 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat v.lt light 5 10 20 65 80 40.0  
2013 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
flat med none 5 16 59 20 70 38.9  
2011 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 1 5 44 50 75 26.5  
2010 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 21 25 25 30 65 29.0  
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills light light 0 3 0 97 72 31.8  
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 3 21 47 29 63 24.0  
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 9 15 21 55 70 26.9  
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2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 10 28 3 58 75 23.1  
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 3 10 47 40 63 23.0  
2003 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 1 9 8 82 72 23.5  
2002 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 0 2 23 76 67 26.9  
2000 4dr Sedan 210-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 0 45 0 55 115 19.3  

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Chevrolet SS vs. Lexus ES MPG

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
My mention of a $1,300 gas guzzler tax foreshadowed this "why not." If you want a fuel-efficient car, you probably don't want a big, V8-powered sedan. But even compared to the Dodge Charger R/T the SS is a guzzler. This is partly because the very small number sold doesn't justify an upgrade to GM's latest engine and transmission technology, which includes variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, and eight-speed automatic transmissions. These technologies enable the Charger R/T to earn EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, while the SS can only manage 14/21 with a six-speed automatic or 15/21 with a six-speed manual (which skips from first to fourth under light throttle). In my real-world driving, the trip computer usually reported an average around 16 or 17 in the suburbs (20 if I drove with a very light foot) and MAYBE 24 on the highway. The trip computer in the Dodge reported averages that were usually higher by a couple MPG, but keep its engine in V4 mode (i.e. no lights to stop for) and the average can reach 30. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Wow, really, really bad. All the reviews you may have read about the fuel economy are dead on. You can optimistically get 24 on the freeway and low teens city. Then again you are NOT buying this car for fuel economy. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

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

Lexus ES Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Approximately 30 mpg highway and good mileage around town, too. Even with the premium fuel requirement the ES is still not very expensive to keep fueled. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
22 city/30+ highway see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
easily avg 24mpg all around - and on highway - observed 31 mpg. Still has a lot of guts too see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Easily 25MPG for all around driving. Recently had 31 mpg on a long trip with avg speen at 70 mph. Incredible fuel economy for a luxury car with a powerful engine. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
22 mpg in the city/30 on the highway see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For such a large & powerful car, fuel economy is quite good. Driving a ~100 mile/day round trip commute in bumper-to-bumper traffic, I get 24-28 mpg. see full Lexus ES review
Lexus ES Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
With the high price of gasoline, any six-cylinder vehicle can be considered more than necessary for a daily commute. Still, averages of 22.5 MPG are not too bad. see full Lexus ES review