2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD.

The 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD has a 288V Ni-MH electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD gets up to 31 miles per gallon in the city, and 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD is 30 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD is $2,450 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 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD Consume?

The 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD will consume roughly 10 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 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD will emit 297 grams of CO2, which is about 4,455,000 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 152 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD.

City MPG31
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $750
Fuel Cost$2,450
Fuel Type 1Premium
Electric Motor288V Ni-MH
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,455,000
Trees Needed to Offset212
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Vehicle ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Lexus Models from 2017

If you're interested in other Lexus models from 2017, 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.

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  • "2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lexus/rx-450h-awd/2017.

  • "2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lexus/rx-450h-awd/2017. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2017 Lexus RX 450h AWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/lexus/rx-450h-awd/2017.