Tank Ledger

Acura Integra MPG by year — every rating on record

The Acura Integra has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 20 model years, from 1986 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 33 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (1990). The EPA record holds 49 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.

33best combined mpg (2023)
22worst combined mpg (1990)
32latest year best (2026)
49configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1986225 mpg24 mpg#26 of 59 (57th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1987225 mpg24 mpg#30 of 72 (59th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1988225 mpg24 mpg#25 of 60 (59th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1989225 mpg24 mpg#30 of 71 (59th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1990223 mpg22 mpg#37 of 65 (44th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1991223 mpg23 mpg#34 of 73 (54th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars
1992324 mpg23 mpg#30 of 69 (57th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1993325 mpg23 mpg#26 of 64 (60th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1994325 mpg24 mpg#25 of 56 (56th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1995325 mpg24 mpg#17 of 50 (67th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1996325 mpg24 mpg#15 of 38 (62th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1997325 mpg24 mpg#13 of 37 (67th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularSubcompact Cars
1998324 mpg24 mpg#16 of 42 (63th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumSubcompact Cars
1999325 mpg24 mpg#12 of 40 (72th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumSubcompact Cars
2000324 mpg23 mpg#12 of 39 (71th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumSubcompact Cars
2001324 mpg23 mpg#9 of 37 (78th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumSubcompact Cars
2023133 mpg33 mpg#16 of 62 (75th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars
2024233 mpg24 mpg#29 of 56 (49th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars
2025233 mpg24 mpg#30 of 58 (49th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars
2026232 mpg24 mpg#31 of 60 (49th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura Integra placed highest in 2001 at #9 of 37, and lowest in 1990 at #37 of 65. It spent 16 of its 20 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 49 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20262.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged212824479.212.4$3,2503715/10
20261.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop293732359.49.3$2,4002786/10
20252.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged212824479.212.4$3,2503715/10
20251.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop303733348.59.0$2,3502696/10
20242.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged212824479.212.4$3,2503715/10
20241.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop303733348.59.0$2,3502696/10
20231.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop303733348.59.0$2,3502696/10
20011.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl212823500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
20011.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl222824479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
20011.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC-VTEC222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
20001.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl212823500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
20001.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl222824479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
20001.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC-VTEC222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
19991.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19991.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC-VTEC222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
19991.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular1.8L 4-cyl222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19981.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd RegularDOHC212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19981.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd RegularDOHC222924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19981.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC-VTEC222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
19971.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19971.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC/VTEC (FFS)222925460.011.9$3,100355.48n/a
19971.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19961.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19961.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC/VTEC (FFS)222925460.011.9$3,100355.48n/a
19961.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19951.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
19951.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19951.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19941.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd PremiumDOHC-VTEC (FFS)222824479.212.4$3,250370.2916666666667n/a
19941.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212924479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19941.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19931.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)212623500.012.9$3,350386.39130434782606n/a
19931.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212623500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
19931.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222925460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19921.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)212623500.012.9$3,350386.39130434782606n/a
19921.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212623500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
19921.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)222824479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19911.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)212623500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
19911.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)212623500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
19901.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)202422522.713.5$2,850403.95454545454544n/a
19901.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)212623500.012.9$2,700386.39130434782606n/a
19891.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)222724479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19891.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)232825460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19881.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)222724479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19881.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)232825460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19871.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)222824479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19871.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)232825460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a
19861.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular(FFS)222824479.212.4$2,600370.2916666666667n/a
19861.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular(FFS)232825460.011.9$2,500355.48n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 8 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
1989 → 199025 → 23 mpg-2 mpg500 gal
1991 → 199223 → 24 mpg+1 mpg479 gal
1992 → 199324 → 25 mpg+1 mpg460 gal
1997 → 199825 → 24 mpg-1 mpg479 gal
1998 → 199924 → 25 mpg+1 mpg460 gal
1999 → 200025 → 24 mpg-1 mpg479 gal
2001 → 202324 → 33 mpg+9 mpg348 gal
2025 → 202633 → 32 mpg-1 mpg359 gal

What Integra fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Acura Integra burns 359 to 479 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,078$1,438$359
$3.50/gal$1,258$1,677$419
$4.00/gal$1,438$1,917$479

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,400 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $750 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 32 mpg the Acura Integra is 8 mpg better the median, which is worth about $419 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Acura nameplates

Every Acura model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.