2020 Lexus UX
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Lexus UX is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid power. The EPA lists 3 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 33 to 42 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550 to $1,950 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 33-42 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 42 / 33 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,550-$1,950 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 209-271 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 UX costs about $1,550 to $1,950 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,717. Over five years that is about $8,583 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 UX configuration saves about $3,750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The UX sits roughly 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX 250h | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,550 |
| UX 250h AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 39 MPG | $1,650 |
| UX 200 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 UX records tailpipe CO₂ of 209-271 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.