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2016 Lexus GS MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Lexus GS is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 49th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,279 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 22 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,279 15,000 mi/yr · $15.19 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #49 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Lexus GS's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	32	13.6	7.4
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
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49Lexus GS26 MPG $2,279
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67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2016 GSOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

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

GS MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic GS 200t	Gas	22 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic GS 200t F Sport	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic GS 350	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic GS 350 AWD	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic GS 350 F Sport	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic GS F	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 345 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2016 Lexus GS vs. rivals

vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Same fuel cost vs Infiniti Q50 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $163/yr vs BMW 5 Series 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 5 Series saves $84/yr vs Audi A7 24 MPG · $2,469/yr GS saves $190/yr vs Acura RLX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr GS saves $297/yr vs Jaguar XF 23 MPG · $2,576/yr GS saves $297/yr vs Audi S6 21 MPG · $2,821/yr GS saves $543/yr vs Audi S7 21 MPG · $2,821/yr GS saves $543/yr vs Lexus GS Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,911/yr GS Hybrid saves $368/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr GS saves $297/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Lexus GS Hybrid (31 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Lexus GS?

Up to 26 MPG combined (22 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Lexus GS use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Lexus GS?