2022 Lexus GS Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2020 model years34 variantsUp to 31 MPG combined

2022 Lexus GS Specs at a Glance

The 2022 Lexus GS gets 31 mpg combined on the 3.5L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,034 lbs, measures 193.3 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
31 mpg (29 city / 34 hwy)
Best configuration: 3.5L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S8) · other 2022 trims rate 19–31 mpg combined
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S8) · 3 powertrains offered
Curb weight
4,034 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: GS F 4DR SEDAN
Length
193.3 in · 72.4 in wide · 56.7 in tall
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Detailed Specifications

Lexus GS Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2016–2020312.0L, 3.5L, 5.0LAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveCompact Cars, Midsize Cars31
201533.5LAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveMidsize Cars31

Lexus GS — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2020Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192621Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192621Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive213024Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293431Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive213024Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293431Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive213024Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293431Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive213024Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L8 · 5.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293431Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive192621Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192923Premium Gasoline

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Lexus GS — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Lexus GS?

The Lexus GS is EPA-rated at up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 34 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2018 model year.

What engine does the 2020 Lexus GS have?

The Lexus GS uses a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Lexus GS are covered here?

This page documents 34 verified Lexus GS configurations across model years 2015–2020.

Which model year of the Lexus GS is the most fuel efficient?

The 2018 Lexus GS holds the highest combined rating at 31 MPG; the 2020 sits lowest at 23 MPG, a difference of 8 MPG (about 35%) across the 6 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Lexus GS have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Lexus GS — 2L, 3.5L, 5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2020 Lexus GS front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Lexus GS appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2020 record on All-Wheel Drive.