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Lexus NX — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Lexus' popular mid-size SUV. Offering supreme refinement, luxurious passenger cabin, and high-efficiency self-charging hybrid systems.

TL;DR

40 MPG

Real-world petrol

55L

Tank capacity

£75.24

Full tank (petrol)

15.5p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Lexus NX achieves an estimated 40 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 55-litre tank completely costs approximately £75.24 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

40

Real-world MPG

Petrol

47.9

Official WLTP

Petrol

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrol
5,000 miles/yr£777
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1151
10,000 miles/yr£1555
15,000 miles/yr£2332
20,000 miles/yr£3109
Full tank (55L)£75.24
Cost per mile15.5p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the NX compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your NX

PHEV (450h+) owners should charge nightly to maximize fuel economy.

Leverage the hybrid system's regenerative capacity by braking early.

Use Eco settings to smooth out throttle responses.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Lexus NX achieving ~40 MPG real-world, if you fill 44 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.40

Gross saving on fuel

£0.47

Cost of 3-mile detour

£3.93

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

NX 350h FWDNX 350h AWDNX 450h+ PHEV

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Lexus NX?

The Lexus NX achieves approximately 40 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 47.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Lexus NX?

The Lexus NX has a fuel tank of 55 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £75.24. Diesel costs approximately £78.16 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Lexus NX?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Lexus NX costs approximately £1151 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1555. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Lexus NX?

In a Lexus NX doing ~40 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 44-litre fill nets approximately £3.93 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Lexus NX cost per mile in fuel?

The Lexus NX costs approximately 15.5p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.65 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Lexus NX?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Lexus NX is 47.9 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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