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Lexus UX Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Lexus UX Hybrid is rated at 43 MPG combined, 9th of 21 compact cars, in the upper half, ahead of 60% of the others.
- 43MPG combined9th of 21 in class
- $1,550a year in fuel9th of 21 in class
- 204g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 2nd of 5 hybrid compact cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 75% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 31 MPG, against 34 MPG for all compact cars together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 11th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter.
Within the 16 Lexus models rated for 2026 it is 4th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 24.5 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota Corolla Hybrid at 50 MPG and just behind it is the Toyota Corolla at 35 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,550 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $400 less than the compact cars median of $1,950.
It emits 204 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the compact cars median is 265, a difference of 61 g/mile.
Rated versions
The city rating of 45 is 4 above the highway rating of 41. 4 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, UX 300h: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), FWD, gets 43 MPG; the least efficient listed, UX 300h AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), AWD, gets 42 MPG, a gap of 1 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $50 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX 300h: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), FWD | 43 | 45 | 41 | $1,550 | 204 |
| UX 300h: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 43 | 45 | 41 | $1,550 | 204 |
| UX 300h AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD | 42 | 44 | 40 | $1,600 | 209 |
| UX 300h AWD: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), AWD | 42 | 44 | 40 | $1,600 | 209 |
Year by year
The Lexus UX Hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 1 MPG, from 42 to 43. The number of rated versions grew from 2 to 4. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,550 in the latest data against $1,600 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 43 | 42 | $1,550 | 204 | 34 |
| 2025 | 4 | 43 | 42 | $1,550 | 204 | 30.5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 29 |
| 2022 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 30 |
| 2021 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 30 |
| 2020 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 30 |
| 2019 | 2 | 42 | 39 | $1,600 | 209 | 30.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid | Hybrid | 50 | $1,350 | 2026 |
| Toyota Corolla | Gasoline | 35 | $1,900 | 2026 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | Gasoline | 34 | $1,950 | 2026 |
| Mini Cooper | Gasoline | 32 | $2,550 | 2026 |
| BMW 3 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 31 | $2,650 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Compact cars, Hybrid, Lexus.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.