Makes LexusLS

Lexus LS MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 2018–2021, the hybrid LS 500h. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1990–1994 and 2004–2005).

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714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the LS 500 AWD. Put it next to its 1990 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Lexus LS has EPA ratings for 37 model years, 1990–2026, most often among midsize cars. In 1994 its most efficient version still placed fifth from the bottom of 30 midsize cars, where the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III/Spur III rated lowest.

The first hybrid version of the LS arrived in 2008, when 8 of 181 cars offered one. Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a hybrid version (73 of them); this one has.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The LS placed 23rd. The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, belongs to the Subaru WRX.

The LS, five years at a time

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

1989–9328th of 41midsize cars

1994–9823rd of 33midsize cars

1999–0328th of 45midsize cars

2004–0818th of 34large cars

2009–1337th of 46midsize cars

2014–1843rd of 53midsize cars

2019–2330th of 49midsize cars

2024–2619th of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

2001
New: 4.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 19 MPG.
2007
New: 4.6-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 20 MPG.
2018
New: 3.4-liter 6-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 19 → 28 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1990–2026.
Hybrid
Rated in 2008–2016 and 2018–2025.

All 37 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	LS 500 AWD	21	17 / 27	21	1
2024–2025	LS 500h AWD hybrid	25	22 / 29	21	4
2023	LS 500h hybrid	25	22 / 29	21	5
2022	LS 500h AWD hybrid	25	22 / 29	21	3
2018–2021	LS 500h hybrid	28	25 / 33	21	4
2017	LS 460	19	16 / 24	18	4
2011–2016	LS 600h L hybrid	20	19 / 24	18	5
2009–2010	LS 600h L hybrid	21	20 / 24	18	5
2008	LS 600h L hybrid	21	20 / 24	19	3
2007	LS 460	20	17 / 25	19	2
2006	LS 430	19	16 / 23	19	1
2004–2005	LS 430	18	16 / 23	18	1
2003	LS 430	19	17 / 23	19	1
2001–2002	LS 430	19	16 / 23	19	1
1999–2000	LS 400	19	16 / 23	19	1
1997–1998	LS 400	19	17 / 23	19	1
1996	LS 400	19	17 / 24	19	1
1995	LS 400	19	17 / 23	19	1
1993–1994	LS 400	18	16 / 22	18	1
1991–1992	LS 400	18	16 / 21	18	1
1990	LS 400	18	16 / 22	18	1

Version names in the EPA list: LS 400, LS 430, LS 460, LS 460 AWD, LS 460 L, LS 460 L AWD, LS 500, LS 500 AWD, LS 500h, LS 500h AWD, LS 600h L.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPG Subaru WRX22 MPG Bentley Flying Spur19 MPG BMW M14 MPG