Lexus UX 250h MPG by year — every rating on record
The Lexus UX 250h has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2019 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #4 of 86 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #3 of 79 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #8 of 79 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #14 of 73 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #13 of 72 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 42 mpg | 39 mpg | #22 of 75 (72th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-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 UX 250h placed highest in 2020 at #3 of 79, and lowest in 2024 at #22 of 75. It spent 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 8/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 9/10 |
What UX 250h fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Lexus UX 250h burns 274 to 295 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 | $821 | $885 | $63 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $1,032 | $74 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,179 | $84 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $1,500 to $1,600 a year in fuel, or $3,750 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 42 mpg the Lexus UX 250h is 16 mpg better the median, which is worth about $590 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.