Lexus RX 500h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus RX 500h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #65 of 166 (61th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #77 of 176 (57th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #102 of 194 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #104 of 188 (45th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Lexus RX 500h placed highest in 2023 at #65 of 166, and lowest in 2026 at #104 of 188. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 28 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 321 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 28 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 321 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 28 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 320 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 28 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 5/10 |
What RX 500h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Lexus RX 500h burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 27 mpg the Lexus RX 500h is exactly at the median.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.