Makes LexusES

Lexus ES MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 46 MPG combined in 2026, the hybrid ES 350h. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1993–1994).

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326.1 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the ES 350h. Put it next to its 1990 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus ES has EPA ratings for 37 model years, 1990–2026, most often among midsize cars. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 51 midsize cars in 2013, behind the class leader, the Toyota Prius, and it placed in its class top five in eight model years. In 1994 the most efficient version of the ES still placed fourth from the bottom of 43 compact cars, where the Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental rated lowest.

From 1990 to 2026 the best rating of the ES went from 19 to 46 MPG, the third largest gain among 288 cars rated for eight or more years. Averaged over 2014–2018, its best version placed fourth of 53 among midsize cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The ES placed fifth. The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 49 MPG, belongs to the Honda Civic.

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 27 kWh (2026 ES 350e (19 inch Wheels)).

The ES, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1989–9335th of 40compact cars

1994–9837th of 43compact cars

1999–0339th of 46compact cars

2004–0819th of 44midsize cars

2009–1319th of 46midsize cars

2014–18fourth of 53midsize cars

2019–23seventh of 49midsize cars

2024–26fourth of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

1992
New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 19 MPG.
2004
New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 21 MPG.
2007
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 22 MPG.
2026
Dropped: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 44 → 46 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1990–2025.
Hybrid
Rated in 2013–2026.
Electric
Rated in 2026.

All 37 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	ES 350h hybrid	46	48 / 44	44	2
2021–2025	ES 300h hybrid	44	43 / 44	25	4
2020	ES 300h hybrid	44	43 / 44	25	3
2019	ES 300h hybrid	44	43 / 45	25	3
2013–2018	ES 300h hybrid	40	40 / 39	24	2
2007–2012	ES 350	22	19 / 27	22	1
2004–2006	ES 330	21	18 / 27	21	1
2002–2003	ES 300	21	18 / 27	21	1
2000–2001	ES 300	20	17 / 24	20	1
1999	ES 300	19	17 / 24	19	1
1998	ES 300	20	17 / 25	20	1
1997	ES 300	19	17 / 24	19	1
1995–1996	ES 300	21	18 / 26	21	1
1994	ES 300	18	16 / 22	18	1
1993	ES 300	18	16 / 22	18	2
1992	ES 300	19	17 / 24	18	2
1991	ES 250	19	17 / 23	19	2
1990	ES 250	19	17 / 24	19	2

Version names in the EPA list: ES 250, ES 250 AWD, ES 300, ES 300h, ES 330, ES 350, ES 350 F Sport, ES 350e (19 inch Wheels), ES 350e (21 inch Wheels), ES 350h, ES 350h AWD, ES 500e AWD (19 inch Wheels), ES 500e AWD (21 inch Wheels).

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPG Honda Civic49 MPG Honda Accord44 MPG BMW M14 MPG