- Newest year: 2001
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2000
2000-2001 Lexus ES MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 Lexus ES at a glance
The 2000-2001 Lexus ES covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $3,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (20 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 Lexus ES by model year
What the 2001 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$273
$3,270 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.45
Per 100 miles
$21.80
Five years
$16,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$160more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Lexus ES MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2001 Lexus ES as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
2000 Lexus ES MPG
20 MPG · $3,270/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,440 in California and $2,850 in Texas, a $1,590 difference.
- California $4,440
- Washington $4,120
- New York $3,270
- Florida $3,090
- Texas $2,850
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (XV20)
- 2002-2006 (XV30)
- 2007-2012 (XV40)
- 2013-2018 (XV60)
- 2019-2025 (XZ10)
- 2026 (XZ20)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Lexus ES get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 Lexus ES at 20 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Lexus ES?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 Lexus ES tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Lexus ES?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2000 to 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Lexus ES per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Lexus ES 100 miles?
About $21.80 per 100 miles for the 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 Lexus ES more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2001 Lexus ES compare with other small car configurations?
The 300 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,270 a year to fuel, $160 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 Lexus ES different from the 2000 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2000 and 2001: 1 configuration rated 20 MPG combined. See the 2000 Lexus ES for that year.