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1999 Lexus ES MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Lexus ES is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 31st 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 17 MPG city · 24 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, 1999 #31 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1999 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG $1,603
  6. 31Lexus ES19 MPG $2,447
  7. 37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1999 ESOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

ES MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
ES 300
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1999 Lexus ES vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Lexus ES?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 1999 Lexus ES use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Lexus ES?

The 1999 Lexus ES's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 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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