Lexus RX vs. Toyota Corolla MPG

Chart is based on 476 fuel economy reports for the Lexus RX and 500 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Corolla.

Lexus RX MPG

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
2022	4dr SUV 259-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	50	50	65	27.6
2016	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	30	60	10	75	17.5
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	10	10	75	60	22.5
2012	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	10	60	20	70	20.9
2012	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	70	20	70	28.0
2011	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	20	80	70	22.6
2011	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	17	46	36	110	19.6
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2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	light	none	4	12	32	51	75	26.9
2010	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	27	32	21	22	65	17.3
2010	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	6	27	66	102	20.8
2010	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	22	22	15	41	68	29.1
2010	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	flat	v.lt	light	1	11	20	69	101	33.4
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	10	10	70	65	23.0
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	15	48	33	66	21.9
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	20	20	50	10	60	19.6
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	27	30	34	66	20.1
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	65	2	32	69	22.4
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	2	56	16	26	94	24.6
2007	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	28	31	32	67	20.3
2007	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	60	24.0
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	52	38	72	23.5
2006	4dr SUV 223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	15	15	40	30	75	17.0
2006	4dr SUV 223-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	1	4	40	55	70	24.5
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	15	23	33	30	73	25.9
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	6	28	19	48	65	24.5
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	30	30	35	65	19.0
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	3	20	38	40	68	20.2
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	light	6	38	7	49	65	17.2
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	21	26	44	65	20.8
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	4	6	21	70	69	25.3
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	14	10	40	37	62	20.2
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	90	0	10	65	17.6
2002	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	18	20	40	23	63	18.5
2002	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	light	18	24	34	24	64	20.1
2001	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	12	34	48	67	19.0

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Toyota Corolla MPG

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
2021	4dr Sedan 139-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	5	5	90	65	40.9
2017	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	9	86	6	65	34.7
2016	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	1	2	2	95	103	40.4
2016	4dr Hatch 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	20	50	20	10	60	27.8
2015	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	4	6	23	68	73	36.4
2015	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	6	32	62	58	50.5
2014	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	med	light	18	13	6	64	72	32.7
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2013	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	33	36	29	3	100	26.4
2012	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	30	28	35	73	28.3
2011	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	10	35	55	68	34.2
2010	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	40	20	40	60	23.0
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	25	0	75	70	36.0
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	18	24	52	69	32.4
2009.5	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	53	33	5	10	100	28.8
2009	4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	10	50	20	20	110	21.0
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	5	4	8	83	72	36.8
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	14	27	49	74	33.7
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	5	18	26	51	70	32.4
2008	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	1	32	14	53	66	32.0
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	5	95	60	40.7
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	13	9	21	58	73	34.6
2006	4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	15	22	38	25	63	30.2
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	2	16	38	45	71	34.3
2006	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	35	18	37	67	28.4
2005.5	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	30	10	50	80	29.4
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	13	27	60	74	29.2
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	2	3	10	85	68	35.1
2005	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	20	29	43	75	31.7
2004	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	6	4	5	86	86	34.4
2004	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	26	14	56	67	31.4
2003	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	4	11	14	71	70	36.7
2003	4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	11	24	14	51	66	30.3
2002	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	light	1	0	4	95	68	38.7
2002	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	12	7	25	56	72	32.6
2001	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	60	40	60	34.0
2001	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	35	35	25	75	36.0
2000	4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	14	37	14	35	85	29.3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Lexus RX

Lexus RX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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
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 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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Those seeking to maximize fuel economy should check out the Corolla LE Eco, with EPA ratings for 30 mpg city, 42 highway. The regular LE checks in at 29/38, and the S at 29/37. Even the last is within spitting distance of the best in the segment, including the 30/39 Sentra. In my efficiency-minded suburban driving the trip computer reported an average of 37.7, a bit better than the 36I managed with the Sentra. Driving with less care for fuel economy netted 32, about even with the Nissan. The Toyota couldn't quite match the Nissanona 65-mph highway drive, though, with a two-way trip computer average of 38 vs. 40 (quite close to those EPA estimates). see full Toyota Corolla review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD	Excellent 40-42 with mixed driving, up to 44 on the highway see full Toyota Corolla review
2013	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is impressive though you pay a small price in power. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Consistently get 28-30 mpg in mix city and highway (50/50) driving. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Very good on fuel and I can stretch a tank of gas over a long period of time. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fuel economy is great, as expected with 1.8 I4. EPA rated city driving at 28MPG but i have never been below 32. When cruising at 65 with A/C off, 40MPG is possible. The sole reason i bought the car was for economy. Paired with great MPG and great price, I would say this beats out a Prius if you want to save money. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	30+ MPG on regular fuel. With todays fuel prices, this is a plus. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Went on long drive today and averaged 40.5 mpg overall. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I do get about 35 mpg. But.. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It offers high fuel economy for the size of the vehicle see full Toyota Corolla review
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The Corolla has the best Hwy/City rating of any car it its class. see full Toyota Corolla review

Toyota Corolla Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lost 4 MPG after Technical Service Bulletin work performed to decrease oil use. Oil still disappearing. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007	4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	This car gets 25 City, 35 Highway. It looks like it should be able to do better, but it does not. The 3-speed Automatic with Overdrive (4-speed in reality) is dated and is only okay with the engine's performance. The engine itself, the 1ZZFE, has very few flaws, but is the final evolution of a 90's engine design, that gets okay horsepower, but goes through gas more than it should. And when they get older, they do go through more gas than they should. In addition, the engine can't handle E10 in cold weather (regular gasoline with "up to" 10 percent ethanol) without problems, requiring you to spend more on "REC" fuel, which is non-ethanol pure gasoline. On top of that, the drive by wire throttle has a noticeable delay between the hair trigger throttle and the engine surging forward, making smooth starts with the automatic difficult. see full Toyota Corolla review
2005	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The gearing which keeps the engine in its power band keeps it at 4k RPM on the highway (I go fast). 30MPG on premium fuel is not justified by the modest increase in power. see full Toyota Corolla review