2016 Lexus RX 450h MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Lexus RX 450h.

The 2016 Lexus RX 450h 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 2016 Lexus RX 450h is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Lexus RX 450h Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Lexus RX 450h gets up to 31 miles per gallon in the city, and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2016 Lexus RX 450h is 30 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Lexus RX 450h?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Lexus RX 450h 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 2016 Lexus RX 450h to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Lexus RX 450h Consume?

The 2016 Lexus RX 450h 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 2016 Lexus RX 450h Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2016 Lexus RX 450h 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 2016 Lexus RX 450h.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Lexus RX 450h.

City MPG 31
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $750
Fuel Cost $2,450
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Electric Motor 288V Ni-MH
ATV Type Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Grams of CO2 4,455,000
Trees Needed to Offset 212
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)
Vehicle Class Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop? Yes
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Lexus Models from 2016

If you're interested in other Lexus models from 2016, 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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