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1996 Lexus ES MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Lexus ES is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #33 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  6. 33Lexus ES21 MPG $2,214
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938
1996 ESOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

ES MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
ES 300
Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Lexus ES?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway).

What fuel does the 1996 Lexus ES use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Lexus ES?

The 1996 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Lexus ES per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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