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Lexus IS MPG

 

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Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 204-hp 2.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 27
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With the 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2009 Lexus IS has been averaging 27 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Lexus ISs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Lexus IS in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 204-hp 2.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 25.4
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Lexus IS

2009 Lexus IS Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Our 2010 IS 250 has given us 30 mph highway mileage. I consider it very very good. see full Lexus IS review
2010 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Almost as good as Prius, this is the hybrid 250h see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good highway fuel economy, can average 30+ mpg see full Lexus IS review
2009 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Excellent fuel economy... overall 24 mpg city and highway combined. As high as 32 mpg highway driving in Arizona mountains. see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My real world economy has been 33 mpg hwy (not the computer figure, an optimistic 34.5-35)which is better than expected and slightly over 20 in city driving (not heavy traffic), also better than expected see full Lexus IS review
2008 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fuel economy for a 1600kg car with AWD. see full Lexus IS review
2009 Lexus IS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Wish it got better fuel economy for such a small car and engine... Sticker is 21/29, I'm averaging 27MPG (computer read); avg on hwy is about 33-34 mpg while city is about 19-23mpg. Engine variety would help, a 4 cyl + turbo or something, but toyota/lexus isn't exactly known for that. see full Lexus IS review
 

2009 Lexus IS Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Lexus IS's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.