Acura RDX A-SPEC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura RDX A-SPEC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2019 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #38 of 58 (35th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #43 of 63 (32th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #49 of 63 (23th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #51 of 68 (25th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | #57 of 69 (18th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #127 of 176 (28th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #152 of 194 (22th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #148 of 188 (21th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small 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 RDX A-SPEC placed highest in 2019 at #38 of 58, and lowest in 2025 at #152 of 194. It spent 0 of its 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 388 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 387 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 385 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 374 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 385 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 374 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
What RDX A-SPEC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Acura RDX A-SPEC burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 23 mpg the Acura RDX A-SPEC is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small 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.