Lexus RX 2016 running costs in Germany
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2016 Lexus RX: 5.2–7.8 L/100km, 120–181 g/km CO₂. At Germany prices (€2.24/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,744 — €0.12 per kilometre, priced on petrol (a plug-in hybrid also uses electricity, which is cheaper per km on home charging).
Official figures — 2016 Lexus RX
| Fuel types | Hybrid · Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 5.2–7.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 120–181 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 2 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Germany
| Hybrid (5.2 L/100km) | €1,744/year |
|---|---|
| HU/AU (TÜV) | €160/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €180/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €2,084/year ≈ €174/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Germany prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €2.236/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other hybrid cars in Germany
The average hybrid car in our Germany dataset uses 5.9 L/100km. The 2016 Lexus RX uses 5.2 L/100km — about 11.9% less than that average, or roughly €235 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2016 Lexus RX — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 5.2 L/100km | 120 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 54 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 181 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 36 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.