Lexus LS MPG
EPA fuel economy for 99 Lexus LS trims sold from 1990 to 2026. Best ever: 28 MPG (2021 LS 500h). Latest model year 2026: 21 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Lexus LS fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2026 Lexus LS costs about $3,690 a year to fuel (LS 500 AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 21 | $3,690 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Lexus LS MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 17 | 27 | LS 500 AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S10) | 1 |
| 2025 | 25 | 22 | 29 | LS 500h AWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2024 | 25 | 22 | 29 | LS 500h AWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2023 | 25 | 22 | 29 | LS 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 5 |
| 2022 | 25 | 22 | 29 | LS 500h AWD, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 3 |
| 2021 | 28 | 25 | 33 | LS 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2020 | 28 | 25 | 33 | LS 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2019 | 28 | 25 | 33 | LS 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2018 | 28 | 25 | 33 | LS 500h, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S10) | 4 |
| 2017 | 19 | 16 | 24 | LS 460, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S8) | 4 |
| 2016 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2015 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2014 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2013 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2012 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2011 | 20 | 19 | 23 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2010 | 21 | 20 | 22 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (AV-S8) | 5 |
| 2009 | 21 | 20 | 22 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (S8) | 5 |
| 2008 | 21 | 20 | 22 | LS 600h L, 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid, Auto (S8) | 3 |
| 2007 | 20 | 17 | 25 | LS 460, 4.6 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S8) | 2 |
| 2006 | 19 | 16 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S6) | 1 |
| 2005 | 18 | 16 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S6) | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 16 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto (S6) | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 17 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 16 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 2001 | 19 | 16 | 23 | LS 430, 4.3 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 2000 | 19 | 16 | 23 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 1999 | 19 | 16 | 23 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 17 | 23 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 17 | 23 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 17 | 24 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1995 | 19 | 17 | 23 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1994 | 18 | 16 | 22 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1993 | 18 | 16 | 22 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1992 | 18 | 16 | 21 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1991 | 18 | 16 | 21 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1990 | 18 | 16 | 22 | LS 400, 4.0 L, 8 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
Every Lexus LS trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 434 | $3,690 |
| 2025 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2025 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 353 | $3,100 |
| 2025 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2025 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 418 | $3,690 |
| 2024 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2024 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2024 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2024 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 432 | $3,690 |
| 2023 | LS 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2023 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2023 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2023 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 | 405 | $3,520 |
| 2023 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 432 | $3,690 |
| 2022 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 | 358 | $3,100 |
| 2022 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 | 404 | $3,520 |
| 2022 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 432 | $3,690 |
| 2021 | LS 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 | 314 | $2,760 |
| 2021 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 23 | 29 | 26 | 343 | $2,980 |
| 2021 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 18 | 29 | 22 | 399 | $3,520 |
| 2021 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 27 | 21 | 432 | $3,690 |
| 2020 | LS 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 | 318 | $2,760 |
| 2020 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | 345 | $2,980 |
| 2020 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 30 | 23 | 389 | $3,370 |
| 2020 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 420 | $3,690 |
| 2019 | LS 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 | 317 | $2,760 |
| 2019 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | 343 | $2,980 |
| 2019 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 30 | 23 | 388 | $3,370 |
| 2019 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 421 | $3,690 |
| 2018 | LS 500h | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 | 314 | $2,760 |
| 2018 | LS 500h AWD | 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 | 340 | $2,980 |
| 2018 | LS 500 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | Premium | 19 | 30 | 23 | 387 | $3,370 |
| 2018 | LS 500 AWD | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S10) | AWD | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 | 417 | $3,690 |
| 2017 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2017 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2017 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2017 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2016 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 431 | $3,870 |
| 2016 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2016 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2016 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2016 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2015 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 432 | $3,870 |
| 2015 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2015 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2015 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2015 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 486 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 432 | $3,870 |
| 2014 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2014 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 460 | $4,070 |
| 2014 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 487 | $4,300 |
| 2014 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 487 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 432 | $3,870 |
| 2013 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2013 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2013 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 485 | $4,300 |
| 2013 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 485 | $4,300 |
| 2012 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2012 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2012 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2012 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2012 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2011 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 19 | 23 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2011 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2011 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2011 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2011 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2010 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | Premium | 20 | 22 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2010 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2010 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2010 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2010 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2009 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 20 | 22 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2009 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2009 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2009 | LS 460 AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2009 | LS 460 L AWD | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2008 | LS 600h L | 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Hybrid | Auto (S8) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 20 | 22 | 21 | 423 | $3,690 |
| 2008 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2008 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2007 | LS 460 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2007 | LS 460 L | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2006 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2005 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2004 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2003 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2002 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2001 | LS 430 | 4.3 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2000 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1999 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1998 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1997 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1996 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1995 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1994 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1993 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1992 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1991 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1990 | LS 400 | 4.0 L, 8 cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Lexus LS?
The most efficient Lexus LS the EPA has rated is the 2021 LS 500h at 28 MPG combined (25 city, 33 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Lexus LS get?
Every 2026 Lexus LS trim is rated 21 MPG combined.
Which Lexus LS has the worst fuel economy?
The 2017 LS 460 AWD is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Lexus LS for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2026 Lexus LS costs about $3,690 a year to fuel (LS 500 AWD, 3.4 L, 6 cyl, 21 MPG).
More from Lexus: every Lexus model. Fuel types on this model: Premium. EPA classes: Large Cars, Midsize Cars.