2020 Lexus ES
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Lexus ES is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 44 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,450 to $2,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 25-44 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 44 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,450-$2,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 201-352 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 ES costs about $1,450 to $2,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,183. Over five years that is about $10,917 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient ES configuration saves about $4,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The ES sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES 300h | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 44 MPG | $1,450 |
| ES 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
| ES 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 ES records tailpipe CO₂ of 201-352 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.