Lexus ES 300 MPG and Fuel Economy
Lexus have been manufacturing models of ES 300 for 12 years, with the latest vehicle in 2003 having a combined MPG of 21.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2003 Lexus ES 300 is $3,000 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,500 more on fuel driving a 2003 Lexus ES 300.
🛢 The Lexus ES 300 will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Lexus ES 300 will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Lexus ES 300.
The table below is a complete list of the 12 Lexus ES 300 fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus ES 300 | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2002 Lexus ES 300 | 21 | $3,000 |
| 2001 Lexus ES 300 | 20 | $3,150 |
| 2000 Lexus ES 300 | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1999 Lexus ES 300 | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1998 Lexus ES 300 | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1997 Lexus ES 300 | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1996 Lexus ES 300 | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1995 Lexus ES 300 | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1994 Lexus ES 300 | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1993 Lexus ES 300 | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1992 Lexus ES 300 | 18 | $3,500 |
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