Acura fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 34 distinct Acura nameplates across 41 model years, from 1986 to 2026. The most efficient nameplate on record is the ZDX at 91 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 14 mpg.
34nameplates on record
91best nameplate mpg
14lowest nameplate mpg
437configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZDX | 2010–2026 | 91 | 19 | 8 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 126 gal |
| 2 | ZDX Type S | 2024–2026 | 83 | 78 | 2 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 139 gal |
| 3 | ILX Hybrid | 2013–2014 | 38 | 38 | 2 | Compact Cars | 303 gal |
| 4 | Integra | 1986–2026 | 33 | 22 | 49 | Subcompact Cars | 348 gal |
| 5 | Integra A-Spec | 2023–2026 | 32 | 30 | 8 | Large Cars | 359 gal |
| 6 | RLX Hybrid | 2014–2020 | 30 | 28 | 6 | Midsize Cars | 383 gal |
| 7 | ILX | 2013–2022 | 29 | 25 | 13 | Compact Cars | 397 gal |
| 8 | TLX | 2015–2025 | 28 | 23 | 26 | Compact Cars | 411 gal |
| 9 | ADX | 2025–2026 | 28 | 27 | 4 | Small Station Wagons | 411 gal |
| 10 | MDX Hybrid | 2017–2020 | 27 | 27 | 4 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 426 gal |
| 11 | RSX | 2002–2006 | 26 | 23 | 15 | Subcompact Cars | 442 gal |
| 12 | TLX A-SPEC | 2018–2025 | 26 | 23 | 16 | Compact Cars | 442 gal |
| 13 | TSX | 2004–2014 | 25 | 21 | 27 | Compact Cars | 460 gal |
| 14 | 2.3CL/3.0CL | 1998–1999 | 24 | 20 | 6 | Subcompact Cars | 479 gal |
| 15 | RDX | 2007–2026 | 24 | 19 | 34 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 479 gal |
| 16 | TSX Wagon | 2011–2014 | 24 | 24 | 4 | Small Station Wagons | 479 gal |
| 17 | RDX A-SPEC | 2019–2026 | 24 | 23 | 13 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 479 gal |
| 18 | MDX | 2001–2026 | 23 | 17 | 43 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 500 gal |
| 19 | TL | 2004–2014 | 23 | 20 | 29 | Midsize Cars | 500 gal |
| 20 | RLX | 2014–2020 | 23 | 23 | 7 | Midsize Cars | 500 gal |
| 21 | 3.2TL | 1999–2003 | 21 | 20 | 5 | Midsize Cars | 548 gal |
| 22 | 3.2CL | 2001–2003 | 21 | 20 | 4 | Compact Cars | 548 gal |
| 23 | NSX Hybrid | 2017–2022 | 21 | 21 | 6 | Two Seaters | 548 gal |
| 24 | MDX A-SPEC | 2019–2020 | 21 | 21 | 2 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 548 gal |
| 25 | TLX Type-S | 2021–2025 | 21 | 21 | 5 | Compact Cars | 548 gal |
| 26 | TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 2021–2023 | 21 | 21 | 3 | Compact Cars | 548 gal |
| 27 | Legend | 1986–1995 | 20 | 18 | 28 | Compact Cars | 575 gal |
| 28 | Vigor | 1992–1994 | 20 | 20 | 6 | Compact Cars | 575 gal |
| 29 | 2.5TL/3.2TL | 1996–1998 | 20 | 19 | 6 | Compact Cars | 575 gal |
| 30 | RL | 2005–2012 | 20 | 18 | 8 | Midsize Cars | 575 gal |
| 31 | NSX | 1991–2005 | 19 | 18 | 28 | Two Seaters | 605 gal |
| 32 | 3.5RL | 1996–2004 | 19 | 18 | 9 | Midsize Cars | 605 gal |
| 33 | MDX Type-S | 2022–2026 | 19 | 19 | 5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 605 gal |
| 34 | SLX | 1996–1999 | 15 | 14 | 6 | Special Purpose Vehicles | 767 gal |
Configurations Acura has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 14 | ZDX (91 mpg) |
| 2025 | 10 | 14 | Integra (33 mpg) |
| 2024 | 11 | 15 | ZDX (90 mpg) |
| 2023 | 10 | 16 | Integra (33 mpg) |
| 2022 | 10 | 15 | ILX (28 mpg) |
| 2021 | 8 | 12 | ILX (28 mpg) |
| 2020 | 11 | 18 | RLX Hybrid (28 mpg) |
| 2019 | 11 | 18 | RLX Hybrid (28 mpg) |
| 2018 | 9 | 16 | ILX (29 mpg) |
| 2017 | 8 | 14 | RLX Hybrid (29 mpg) |
| 2016 | 6 | 12 | RLX Hybrid (30 mpg) |
| 2015 | 5 | 10 | ILX (28 mpg) |
| 2014 | 9 | 16 | ILX Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2013 | 8 | 14 | ILX Hybrid (38 mpg) |
| 2012 | 7 | 12 | TSX (25 mpg) |
| 2011 | 7 | 12 | TSX (25 mpg) |
| 2010 | 6 | 11 | TSX (25 mpg) |
| 2009 | 5 | 7 | TSX (25 mpg) |
| 2008 | 5 | 8 | TSX (23 mpg) |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 | TSX (23 mpg) |
| 2006 | 5 | 9 | RSX (26 mpg) |
| 2005 | 6 | 11 | RSX (26 mpg) |
| 2004 | 6 | 11 | RSX (26 mpg) |
| 2003 | 6 | 10 | RSX (26 mpg) |
| 2002 | 6 | 9 | RSX (26 mpg) |
| 2001 | 6 | 9 | Integra (24 mpg) |
| 2000 | 4 | 7 | Integra (24 mpg) |
| 1999 | 6 | 11 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1998 | 6 | 12 | Integra (24 mpg) |
| 1997 | 4 | 8 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1996 | 5 | 10 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1995 | 3 | 9 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1994 | 4 | 11 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1992 | 4 | 9 | Integra (24 mpg) |
| 1991 | 3 | 6 | Integra (23 mpg) |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 | Integra (23 mpg) |
| 1989 | 2 | 4 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1987 | 2 | 6 | Integra (25 mpg) |
| 1986 | 2 | 4 | Integra (25 mpg) |