2020 Lexus GS

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2020 Lexus GS is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450 to $4,200 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

Model year2020
Vehicle classMidsize Cars
Fuel type(s)Gasoline
Combined economy19-23 MPG
Best / worst combined23 / 19 MPG
Annual fuel cost$3,450-$4,200
Tailpipe CO₂388-472 g/mi
EPA smog rating5-5 / 10

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2020 GS costs about $3,450 to $4,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,775. Over five years that is about $18,875 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 $5,750 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 11 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

VersionEngineDriveTransFuelCombinedAnnual fuel
GS 3503.5L 6-cylRear-WheelAutomaticGasoline23 MPG$3,450
GS 350 F Sport3.5L 6-cylRear-WheelAutomaticGasoline22 MPG$3,650
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAll-WheelAutomaticGasoline21 MPG$3,800
GS F5.0L 8-cylRear-WheelAutomaticGasoline19 MPG$4,200

Emissions, safety and size

The 2020 GS records tailpipe CO₂ of 388-472 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 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.