Lexus RX 300: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Lexus RX 300 across 5 model years, from the 1999 Lexus RX 300 through the 2003 Lexus RX 300. The most recent 2003 Lexus RX 300 returns 18 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2000 Lexus RX 300 at 19 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Lexus RX 300 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Lexus RX 300. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 Lexus RX 300 | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 Lexus RX 300 | 18 MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2000 | 2000 Lexus RX 300 | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
| 1999 | 1999 Lexus RX 300 | 19 MPG | 17 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,150 |
How the Lexus RX 300 compares against the Midsize Station Wagons class
Buyers usually compare the Lexus RX 300 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Station Wagons class for the 2003 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.