2026 Lexus NX mpg
Combined mpg, NX 350h FWD
40mpg
- 42 city, 38 highway.
- Top 3% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 26 trims: 24 to 40 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 350h FWD | N/A | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| NX 350h FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium FWD | N/A | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| NX 350h Premium FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury FWD | N/A | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| NX 350h Luxury FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | N/A | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| NX 350h F SPORT Handling FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| 350h AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 350h AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| 350h Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 350h Premium AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| 350h Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 350h Luxury AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 350h F SPORT Handling AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Premium AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 450h+ Luxury AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | N/A | AWD | 41 | 37 | 39 | 14.5 | 566 | $985 |
| 450h+ Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 34 | 14.5 | 493 | $1,129 |
| 450h+ Luxury AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 34 | 14.5 | 493 | $1,129 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 34 | 14.5 | 493 | $1,129 |
| 350 AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 14.5 | 348 | $1,600 |
| 350 Premium AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 14.5 | 348 | $1,600 |
| 350 F SPORT Handling AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 14.5 | 348 | $1,600 |
| 350 Luxury AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 14.5 | 348 | $1,600 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
NX 350h FWD, 40 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $960
- Per month
- $80
- Per mile
- 8.0 cents
- Fill the tank
- $46.40
- Best mpg: Hybrid 350h FWD, 40 mpg. $960 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD. $985 a year. $25 more than the NX 350h FWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450h+ Premium AWD | 37 | N/A | N/A | 34 | $1,129 |
| 450h+ Luxury AWD | 37 | N/A | N/A | 34 | $1,129 |
| 450h+ F SPORT Handling AWD | 37 | N/A | N/A | 34 | $1,129 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.6 | $8.42 |
| 300 miles | 7.9 | $25.26 |
| 500 miles | 13.2 | $42.11 |
| 1,000 miles | 26.3 | $84.21 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $69
- Per year
- $832
- Miles a month
- 867
NX 350h FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 40 mpg good? Yes. Beats 96% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Lexus NX | NX 350h FWD | 40 mpg | |
| 2026 Acura RDX | SH-AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 | Pro RWD | 291 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland | AWD | 281 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2026 Cadillac XT5 | Luxury FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2026 BMW X2 | xDrive28i AWD | 28 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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