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2016 Lexus RX Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (31 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,975 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 31 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,975 15,000 mi/yr · $13.17 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #31 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	31	13.2	7.6
Highway	30	12.8	7.8
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2016 Small SUVs

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1BYD e672 MPGe $1,269
2Toyota RAV4 Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
5Honda HR-V31 MPG $1,500
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31Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2016 RX HybridOther small SUVsClass median: $1,956/yr

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

RX Hybrid MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT RX 450h	Hybrid	31 MPG	30 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,975
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · CVT RX 450h AWD	Hybrid	30 MPG	28 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,975

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 297 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Lexus RX Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Lincoln MKC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Hybrid saves $47/yr vs BMW X3 Diesel 30 MPG · $1,850/yr X3 Diesel saves $125/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 28 MPG · $2,116/yr RX Hybrid saves $141/yr vs Audi Q5 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr RX Hybrid saves $160/yr vs Volvo XC70 26 MPG · $1,788/yr XC70 saves $187/yr vs Volvo XC60 26 MPG · $1,788/yr XC60 saves $187/yr vs Lexus RX 23 MPG · $2,022/yr RX Hybrid saves $47/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Up to 30 MPG combined (31 city / 30 highway).

What fuel does the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid use?

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

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