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How many miles per gallon does a 2020 NX 300 get?

The 2020 Lexus NX 300 delivers fuel economy in the mid-20s, with EPA estimates typically around 24 miles per gallon combined. Front-wheel-drive versions tend to show slightly better city mileage, while all-wheel-drive models carry a small penalty in efficiency. Real-world results vary with driving style, tire choice, and load.


Fuel economy snapshot


To help readers understand how the NX 300 performs in everyday conditions, here are the official EPA ratings broken down by drivetrain.


EPA fuel economy by configuration



  • Front-wheel drive (FWD): 22 mpg city / 28 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined

  • All-wheel drive (AWD): 21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway / 23 mpg combined


In general, the NX 300 sticks in the mid-20s for combined mileage, with slight differences between FWD and AWD that reflect the extra weight and mechanical drag of all-wheel drive.


Related notes and context


For comparison, Lexus offers a hybrid version of the NX (the NX 300h) that yields notably higher mpg, typically in the low to mid-30s combined. The specific figures can vary by model year and tire setup, so buyers should consult the EPA ratings for their exact configuration if precision is important.


Summary


The 2020 NX 300 generally achieves about 23–24 mpg combined depending on whether it’s equipped with FWD or AWD, with city mileage in the low-20s and highway mileage around the upper-20s. Real-world mileage will vary with driving style and tires.

How many miles per gallon does a 2020 Lexus NX 300 get?


The 2020 Lexus NX 300 has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, with a combined average of 25 mpg. The hybrid version, the NX 300h, gets significantly better mileage, with an estimated 33 city / 30 highway mpg. 

2020 Lexus NX 300 (Gas) 2020 Lexus NX 300h (Hybrid)
City MPG 22 mpg 33 mpg
Highway MPG 28 mpg 30 mpg
Combined MPG 25 mpg 31 mpg
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What are the NX 300's common problems?


The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

  • Brakes.
  • Noises/Leaks.
  • Engine Major.
  • Climate System.
  • Electrical Accessories.
  • In-car Electronics.
  • Drive System.
  • Suspension/Steering.



What is the real life mpg of the Lexus nx300?


The official combined fuel economy figure of the Lexus NX300h is 54.3mpg. Interestingly, the official extra-urban figure is 55.4mpg and the urban figure is 53.3mpg – so not much difference – officially – between the three. Our actual real-life average after a week of driving the NX hybrid was 31.1mpg.



Is the Lexus Nx 300 good on gas?


The 2021 Lexus NX 300 achieves an EPA-estimated 22 city/28 highway MPG. Couple this efficiency with its 15.9-gallon fuel tank, and you can travel up to 445 miles on a single tank of gas.


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