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1991 Lexus ES MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Lexus ES is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1990 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 16 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #30 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway239.810.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1991 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 30Lexus ES19 MPG $2,447
  7. 45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1991 ESOther compact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

ES MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
ES 250		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
ES 250		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1991 Lexus ES vs. rivals

vs Volvo Coupe 18 MPG · $2,583/yr ES saves $136/yr vs Saab 900 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 900 saves $334/yr vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $334/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 15 MPG · $3,100/yr ES saves $653/yr vs BMW 5 Series 16 MPG · $2,906/yr ES saves $459/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 300 Diesel saves $313/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $510/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 200 20 MPG · $2,962/yr ES saves $515/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 350 21 MPG · $2,643/yr ES saves $195/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Lexus ES?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 1991 Lexus ES use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Lexus ES?

The 1991 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Lexus ES per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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