Hybrid and petrol · 1993–2020
Lexus GS
MPG, running costs and specs for the Lexus GS. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 31 mpg, about $1,896 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 31 mpg
- 2018 official · 7.6 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,896
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 540 miles
- 66 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a GS costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.05 per 100 miles | $1,896 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $22.31 per 100 km | $2,455 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $18.32 per 100 km | $2,034 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £21.30 per 100 miles | £1,491 |
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.
L10 (4th generation), 2012–2020
Specs for the GS 350 3.5 V6. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- L10 (4th generation)
- Built
- 2012-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,880 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,456 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 233 kW
- Torque
- 378 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Lexus GS questions
What MPG does the Lexus GS get?
The 2018 Lexus GS gets 31 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (7.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus GS cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,896 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Lexus GS go on a full tank?
About 540 miles (870 km) from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
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