Lexus Gs MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Lexus Gs model year from 1994 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Gs has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 31 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Lexus Gs fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $38,439 | 8 listings |
| 2019 | 19–26 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $31,995 | 10 listings |
| 2018 | 19–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $29,423 | 12 listings |
| 2017 | 19–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $23,450 | 14 listings |
| 2016 | 19–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $22,528 | 40 listings |
| 2015 | 21–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl | $16,087 | 28 listings |
| 2014 | 21–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–31 | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 20–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19–23 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–22 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2020 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2020 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $38,439 on VehiSales (8 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2019 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2019 Gs was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $31,995 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| GS 300 F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2018 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2018 Gs was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 31 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $29,423 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| GS 300 F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2017 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2017 Gs was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 31 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $23,450 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| GS 200t F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2016 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2016 Gs was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 31 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $22,528 on VehiSales (40 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| GS 200t F Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 F Sport | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2015 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2015 Gs was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 31 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,087 on VehiSales (28 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2014 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2014 Gs was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2013 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2013 Gs was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 29 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2011 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2011 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 22 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| GS 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2010 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2010 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Premium | 22 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2009 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2009 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2008 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2008 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| GS 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2007 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2007 Gs was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 450h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 25 | 23 MPG |
| GS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| GS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2006 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2006 Gs was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| GS 300 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2005 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2005 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2004 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2004 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2003 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2002 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2002 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2001 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2001 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 430 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 430 | 4.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
2000 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 2000 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 400 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 400 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1999 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1999 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 400 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 400 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1998 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1998 Gs was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300/GS 400 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| GS 300/GS 400 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1997 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1997 Gs was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1996 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1996 Gs was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1995 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1995 Gs was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1994 Lexus Gs: engines & MPG
The 1994 Gs was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS 300 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Lexus Gs get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Gs ranges from 18 to 31 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2020 Lexus Gs have?
The 2020 Gs was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Lexus Gs require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated Gs version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric Gs?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/lexus/gs.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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