Lexus HS 250h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus HS 250h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2010 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 35 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #3 of 59 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #5 of 64 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #7 of 76 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus HS 250h placed highest in 2010 at #3 of 59, and lowest in 2012 at #7 of 76. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 33 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 33 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 34 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 253.9142857142857 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 35 → 34 mpg | -1 mpg | 338 gal |
What HS 250h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 Lexus HS 250h burns 338 to 338 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 | $1,015 | $1,015 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,184 | $1,184 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,353 | $1,353 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $1,850 to $1,850 a year in fuel, or $2,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 34 mpg the Lexus HS 250h is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $364 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.