Petrol · 2003–2006

Lexus RX300

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lexus RX300. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.

Lexus RX300 in silver
Fuel use
9.1 L/100km
2004 official
UK mpg
31 mpg
US mpg
26 mpg
On a full tank
714 km
65 L tank

What a RX300 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$26.75 per 100 km$2,943
Australia$2.42/L petrol$21.98 per 100 km$2,439
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£25.54 per 100 miles£1,788
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.84 per 100 miles$2,274

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

XU10 (1st generation), 1998–2003

Specs for the RX300; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
XU10 (1st generation)
Built
1998-2003
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
Kerb weight
1,700 kg

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,995 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
164 kW
Torque
294 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2005Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2004Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—

Lexus RX300 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus RX300?

The 2004 Lexus RX300 uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Lexus RX300 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,943 in New Zealand, $2,439 in Australia, £1,788 in United Kingdom, $2,274 in United States.

How far does a Lexus RX300 go on a full tank?

About 714 km (444 miles) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.

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What will a drive in your RX300 cost?

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