Hybrid, LPG and petrol · 1990–2026
Lexus LS
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Lexus LS. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 11.2 L/100km: 25 mpg UK, 21 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 11.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 25 mpg
- US mpg
- 21 mpg
- On a full tank
- 732 km
- 82 L tank
What a LS costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $32.93 per 100 km | $3,622 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $26.99 per 100 km | $2,996 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £31.43 per 100 miles | £2,200 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.73 per 100 miles | $2,798 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
XF50, 2017–2027
Specs for the LS 500; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- XF50
- Built
- 2017-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,235 mm
- Width
- 1,900 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,125 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,005 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 twin turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 3,445 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Twin turbo
- Power
- 310 kW
- Torque
- 600 Nm
- Gearbox
- 10-speed automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.9 L/100km
- CO₂
- 229 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 82 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
UCF20 LS 400, 1994–2000
Specs for the LS 400 4.0 V8; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Upper large
- Generation
- UCF20 LS 400
- Built
- 1994-2000
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,001 mm
- Width
- 1,830 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,835 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,733 kg
- Boot
- 446 L
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,969 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 187 kW
- Torque
- 358 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 75 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Lexus LS questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Lexus LS?
The 2026 Lexus LS uses 11.2 L/100km by its official figures: 25 mpg in UK gallons and 21 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Lexus LS cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,622 in New Zealand, $2,996 in Australia, £2,200 in United Kingdom, $2,798 in United States.
How far does a Lexus LS go on a full tank?
About 732 km (455 miles) from its 82 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Lexus LS's boot?
446 L, for the LS 500.
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