Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the TX trails their 26.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $76 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2024, the 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid (2025), does 29 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.4L 4-cyl (2024–2026), 23: $346 a year apart.
Every Lexus TX engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid | 29 / 28 | 2025–2025 | $1,324 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl Hybrid | 27 / 28 | 2024–2026 | $1,422 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 / 27 | 2024–2026 | $1,670 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Cadillac Escalade gets 17 mpg, the Land Rover Defender 18.3 mpg and the Toyota Grand Highlander 30 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2026 TX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$76 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,067 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Lexus TX gives up 3.5 mpg in town: 27.5 on the highway against 24 in the city, $204 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27.5 mpg | $1,396 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.5 mpg (15%) | Typical for its type |
How the TX changed over the years
The TX peaked in 2025 at 26 mpg (25 city, 27.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 25.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2025 | 25 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,477 | |
| 2024 | 24 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Lexus TX — 3 engines across 2024–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,067. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Lexus TX get?
25 mpg combined, 24 city and 27.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 23 to 27. Across every year since 2024 the TX has averaged 25.3 mpg.
Is the 2026 TX more efficient than the 2025?
No: 25 against 26 mpg combined, about $59 a year more to run.
Which TX year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025, at 26 mpg combined (25 city, 27.5 highway).
Does the TX get better gas mileage than the Cadillac Escalade?
Yes: 25 mpg for the 2026 TX against 17 for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade, about $723 a year less to run.
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