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2010-2012 Lexus HS MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 34–35 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2012 Lexus HS at a glance
The 2010-2012 Lexus HS covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 34–35 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $1,930 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011 and 2012. The best combined rating in the generation, 35 MPG, was reached in 2010.
2010-2012 Lexus HS by model year
What the 2012 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$161
$1,930 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.22
Per 100 miles
$12.87
Five years
$9,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,310less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Lexus HS MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,930.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250h (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 33 | 34 | $1,930 |
2011 Lexus HS MPG
34 MPG · $1,930/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 34 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,870 to $1,930, $60 more.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250h (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 33 | 34 | $1,930 |
2010 Lexus HS MPG
35 MPG · $1,870/yr
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250h (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 35 | 34 | 35 | $1,870 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $2,620 in California and $1,680 in Texas, a $940 difference.
- California $2,620
- Washington $2,430
- New York $1,930
- Florida $1,820
- Texas $1,680
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 small car models.
Generations
- 2010-2012 (2010)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2012 Lexus HS get?
EPA rates the 2010-2012 Lexus HS at 34–35 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 35 MPG (35 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2012 Lexus HS?
The 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 35 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 34 MPG, was in 2011 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2012 Lexus HS?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011 and 2012.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Lexus HS per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,930 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,930 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Lexus HS 100 miles?
About $12.87 per 100 miles for the 250h 2.4L 4-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 2012 Lexus HS more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 35 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2012 Lexus HS compare with other small car configurations?
The 250h 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,930 a year to fuel, $1,310 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 375 rated small car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Lexus HS different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,930. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2012 against 1 configuration for 2011. See the 2011 Lexus HS for that year.