Petrol · 2003–2006
Lexus RX300
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Lexus RX300. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 9.1 L/100km, about $2,943 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2004 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,943
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 714 km
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a RX300 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 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. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus RX300 cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,943 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Lexus RX300 go on a full tank?
About 714 km 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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