2014 Lexus ES 300h
Dates Tested: 4/28/2014-5/12/14
Miles Driven: 160
Fuel Used: 4.0 gallons
Driving Mix: 55% city, 45% highway
CG Real-World Fuel Economy: 40.0 mpg
EPA mpg Rating: 40/39 (city Highway)
Related CG Real-World Fuel Economy Results
2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid: 31.2 mpg
2014 Lexus RX 450h : 29.8 mpg
As we generally do with most Toyota-corporation hybrids, we hit the reported EPA city number with our test Lexus ES 300h. We can’t help but be impressed by our results given this car’s size and power. It is worth noting that our test of the mechanically similar Toyota Avalon Hybrid returned just 31.2 mpg, though that testing was conducted during an especially hot spell here at our suburban Chicago office, and extreme temperatures can take a toll on hybrid-vehicle efficiency. Still, 8 mpg seems like a large difference.
Steve and Johnnie drive the 2014 Lexus ES 350 (video)
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