2019 Lexus GS
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Lexus GS is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 to $4,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 19-26 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 26 / 19 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,050-$4,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 347-472 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 GS costs about $3,050 to $4,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,575. Over five years that is about $17,875 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 $3,750 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 10 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 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| GS 300 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 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $4,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 GS records tailpipe CO₂ of 347-472 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 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.