Acura 2.3CL/3.0CL MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura 2.3CL/3.0CL has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1998 to 1999. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #15 of 42 (66th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | #16 of 40 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura 2.3CL/3.0CL placed highest in 1998 at #15 of 42, and lowest in 1999 at #16 of 40. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | VTEC | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | VTEC | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1998 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | V6 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | SOHC VTEC | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SOHC VTEC | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
What 2.3CL/3.0CL fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1999 Acura 2.3CL/3.0CL burns 479 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,725 | $288 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $2,013 | $335 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,300 | $383 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1999 model year is $2,600 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 24 mpg the Acura 2.3CL/3.0CL is exactly at the median.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Acura nameplates
Every Acura model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.