Lexus GS 300 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus GS 300 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1994 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #25 of 36 (31th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #28 of 39 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 36 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #37 of 43 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #29 of 61 (53th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #74 of 125 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #80 of 127 (37th 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 placed highest in 1994 at #25 of 36, and lowest in 2019 at #80 of 127. It spent 1 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 347 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 345 | 5/10 |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 → 2006 | 18 → 21 mpg | +3 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2006 → 2018 | 21 → 26 mpg | +5 mpg | 442 gal |
What GS 300 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Lexus GS 300 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 2019 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 300 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.