Acura MDX Type-S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura MDX Type-S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #65 of 126 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #75 of 139 (46th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #105 of 166 (37th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #129 of 192 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #134 of 191 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura MDX Type-S placed highest in 2022 at #65 of 126, and lowest in 2026 at #134 of 191. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 474 | 4/10 |
What MDX Type-S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Acura MDX Type-S burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Acura MDX Type-S is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.