2001 Lexus RX 300Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
18
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
20.8MPG average+15.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 18 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.8 MPG
Range: 18–29 MPG
Driving mix: City 55% / Highway 45%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 20.8 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 494 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 16.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,742/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,964/yrHIGHEST | +$1,222 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,240/yrLOWEST | $-502 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,447/yr | $-295 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,768/yr | +$26 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,758/yr | +$16 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,659/yr | +$917 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,848/yr | +$106 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,620/yr | $-122 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,707/yr | $-35 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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