Acura RLX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura RLX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2014 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #69 of 107 (36th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #65 of 101 (36th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #74 of 112 (34th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #86 of 110 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #98 of 125 (22th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #107 of 127 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #95 of 124 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Acura RLX placed highest in 2015 at #65 of 101, and lowest in 2019 at #107 of 127. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 380 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 380 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 381 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 380 | 6/10 |
What RLX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Acura RLX 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 2020 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 23 mpg the Acura RLX is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $140 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.