2016 Lexus GS
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Lexus GS is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 19 to 31 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550 to $4,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 19-31 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 31 / 19 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,550-$4,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 283-472 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-8 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 GS costs about $2,550 to $4,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,407. Over five years that is about $17,036 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, this GS configuration spends about $1,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The GS sits roughly 7 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 31 MPG | $2,550 |
| GS 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| GS 200t F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 GS records tailpipe CO₂ of 283-472 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-8 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.