2021 Lexus RX mpg
Combined mpg, 350 FWD
23mpg
- 20 city, 27 highway.
- Top 51% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 17 trims: 21 to 30 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 450h AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 31 | 28 | 30 | 17.2 | 516 | $1,280 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 31 | 28 | 30 | 17.2 | 516 | $1,280 |
| RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 31 | 28 | 30 | 17.2 | 516 | $1,280 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 31 | 28 | 30 | 17.2 | 516 | $1,280 |
| RX 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 29 | 28 | 29 | 17.2 | 499 | $1,324 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 29 | 28 | 29 | 17.2 | 499 | $1,324 |
| 350 FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 19.2 | 442 | $1,670 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 19.2 | 442 | $1,670 |
| 350 F Sport Handling FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 19.2 | 442 | $1,670 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| 350L FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD | 3.5L | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| 350 F Sport Handling AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| 350L Luxury FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 19.2 | 422 | $1,745 |
| 350L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 19.2 | 403 | $1,829 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 19.2 | 403 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
350 FWD, 23 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,670
- Per month
- $139
- Per mile
- 13.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $61.44
- Best mpg: RX 450h AWD, 30 mpg. $1,280 a year.
- Top trim: RX 450hL Luxury AWD. $1,324 a year. $345 less than the 350 FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.7 | $11.85 |
| 300 miles | 11.1 | $35.56 |
| 500 miles | 18.5 | $59.26 |
| 1,000 miles | 37.0 | $119 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $121
- Per year
- $1,447
- Miles a month
- 867
350 FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 23 mpg good? No. Beats 43% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Acura RDX | FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Limited 4x2 | 21 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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