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2026 Audi S e-tron vs Lexus UX Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2026 Audi S e-tron is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,015 a year to fuel (90 MPGe), versus $1,081 for the 2026 Lexus UX Hybrid (43 MPG). That's roughly $66 a year, or about $331 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Audi S e-tron
- Lexus UX Hybrid
Side by side
| Audi S e-tron | Lexus UX Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,015 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,081 |
| 90 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 43 MPG |
| 91 MPGe | City | 45 MPG |
| 88 MPGe | Highway | 41 MPG |
| 37.6 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 300 mi | Driving range | — |
| 91 cu ft | Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| 11 cu ft | Cargo volume | 17 cu ft |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 204 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| 15.5 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Electric | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Electric motors (667 kW) | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| Single-speed | Transmission | CVT |
| AWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Audi S e-tron vs Lexus UX Hybrid across model years
- Audi S e-tron
- Lexus UX Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Lexus UX Hybrid has more cargo space (17 vs. 11 cu ft).
Among 21 2026 compact cars, the Audi S e-tron ranks 6th and the Lexus UX Hybrid 7th for lowest fuel cost.
Because the Audi S e-tron is fully electric, it has no tailpipe emissions and its running cost depends almost entirely on your electricity rate. Cheap overnight home charging widens its advantage over the Lexus UX Hybrid; relying on DC fast chargers can erase it.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Audi S e-tron or the 2026 Lexus UX Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Audi S e-tron. The Audi S e-tron is rated 90 MPGe combined and the Lexus UX Hybrid 43 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Audi S e-tron vs. the Lexus UX Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,015 for the Audi S e-tron and $1,081 for the Lexus UX Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Lexus UX Hybrid, with 17 cu ft of luggage volume versus 11 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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