Lexus GS 300/GS 430 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus GS 300/GS 430 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2001 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #47 of 54 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #34 of 52 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #32 of 46 (31th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2004 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 55 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 56 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #20 of 61 (68th 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 300/GS 430 placed highest in 2006 at #20 of 61, and lowest in 2001 at #47 of 54. It spent 1 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.3L 8-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 → 2002 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 19 → 22 mpg | +3 mpg | 523 gal |
What GS 300/GS 430 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Lexus GS 300/GS 430 burns 523 to 605 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 | $1,568 | $1,816 | $248 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $2,118 | $289 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,421 | $330 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $3,500 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $6,250 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 22 mpg the Lexus GS 300/GS 430 is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $220 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.