Acura ILX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura ILX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2013 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #38 of 84 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #43 of 96 (56th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | #37 of 102 (64th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #33 of 108 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #32 of 100 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #28 of 95 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #31 of 86 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #27 of 79 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #30 of 79 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #38 of 73 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura ILX placed highest in 2020 at #27 of 79, and lowest in 2014 at #43 of 96. It spent 9 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 25 | 35 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 309 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI | 25 | 35 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 309 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI | 25 | 35 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 309 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 321 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 322 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.4L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 322 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → 2015 | 27 → 28 mpg | +1 mpg | 411 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 28 → 29 mpg | +1 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
What ILX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Acura ILX burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 28 mpg the Acura ILX is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $111 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.