2026 · Small SUV · Hybrid

2026 Lexus RX Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid is a small SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (37 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 27 to 36 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 60th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,646 a year to fuel.

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Combined 36 MPG 37 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,646 15,000 mi/yr · $10.97 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #60 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 15.7 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	37	15.7	6.4
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	36	15.3	6.5

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
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60Lexus RX Hybrid36 MPG $1,646
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114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

2026 RX HybridOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/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
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT RX 350h AWD	Hybrid	37 MPG	34 MPG	36 MPG	—	$1,646
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic RX 500h AWD	Hybrid	27 MPG	28 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 244 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2026 Lexus RX Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid 63 MPGe + 28 MPG · $1,626/yr XC60 Plug-in Hybrid saves $20/yr vs Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Nautilus Hybrid saves $96/yr vs Audi Q3 25 MPG · $1,860/yr RX Hybrid saves $214/yr vs Lincoln Corsair 25 MPG · $1,860/yr RX Hybrid saves $214/yr vs Lincoln Nautilus 24 MPG · $1,938/yr RX Hybrid saves $292/yr vs Alfa Romeo Tonale 24 MPG · $1,938/yr RX Hybrid saves $292/yr vs Lincoln Corsair Plug-in Hybrid 76 MPGe + 33 MPG · $1,287/yr Corsair Plug-in Hybrid saves $359/yr vs Lexus RX 25 MPG · $2,370/yr RX Hybrid saves $724/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Up to 36 MPG combined (37 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 27 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid?