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2006 Lexus RX MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Lexus RX is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2005 model. Among 82 SUVs rated for 2006, it ranks 54th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2006 #54 of 82 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 Lexus RX's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2006 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
2Lexus RX Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
3Mazda Tribute Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Mercury Mariner Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
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54Lexus RX20 MPG $2,962
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82Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938

2006 RXOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

RX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic RX 330 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
FWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic RX 330 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic RX 330 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic RX 330 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2006 Lexus RX vs. rivals

vs Saab 9-7 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 9-7 saves $56/yr vs Hummer H3 16 MPG · $2,906/yr H3 saves $56/yr vs Volvo XC70 19 MPG · $3,118/yr RX saves $156/yr vs Cadillac SRX 17 MPG · $2,735/yr SRX saves $227/yr vs Volvo XC90 18 MPG · $3,292/yr RX saves $329/yr vs BMW X3 18 MPG · $3,292/yr RX saves $329/yr vs Infiniti FX35 18 MPG · $2,583/yr FX35 saves $379/yr vs Lexus RX Hybrid 27 MPG · $1,722/yr RX Hybrid saves $1,240/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid (27 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Lexus RX?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Lexus RX use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Lexus RX?