Lexus GS 200t MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus GS 200t has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2016 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as GS 200t, IS 200t and RC 200t. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #65 of 112 (42th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #66 of 110 (40th pct) | Rear-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 GS 200t placed highest in 2016 at #65 of 112, and lowest in 2017 at #66 of 110. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 6/10 |
What GS 200t fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Lexus GS 200t burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 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 26 mpg the Lexus GS 200t is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $62 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.