Acura TLX Type-S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura TLX Type-S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2021 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #67 of 79 (15th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #66 of 73 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #62 of 72 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #67 of 75 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #79 of 85 (7th pct) | All-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 TLX Type-S placed highest in 2023 at #62 of 72, and lowest in 2025 at #79 of 85. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 420 | 4/10 |
What TLX Type-S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Acura TLX Type-S burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the Acura TLX Type-S is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $369 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.