Lexus ES 330 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus ES 330 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2004 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #24 of 55 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #24 of 56 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #28 of 61 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus ES 330 placed highest in 2004 at #24 of 55, and lowest in 2006 at #28 of 61. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
What ES 330 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Lexus ES 330 burns 548 to 548 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 21 mpg the Lexus ES 330 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $307 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Lexus nameplates
Every Lexus model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.