2021 Lexus NX 300 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 Lexus NX 300.

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2021 Lexus NX 300 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 Lexus NX 300 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2021 Lexus NX 300 gets up to 22 miles per gallon in the city, and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2021 Lexus NX 300 is 25 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 Lexus NX 300?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2021 Lexus NX 300 is $2,950 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2021 Lexus NX 300 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,250 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 Lexus NX 300 Consume?

The 2021 Lexus NX 300 will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 Lexus NX 300 Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2021 Lexus NX 300 will emit 359 grams of CO2, which is about 5,385,000 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 183 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 Lexus NX 300.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2021 Lexus NX 300.

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 28
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $3,250
Fuel Cost $2,950
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Grams of CO2 5,385,000
Trees Needed to Offset 256
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Related Lexus Models from 2021

If you're interested in other Lexus models from 2021, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

Disclaimer

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