Acura ZDX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Acura ZDX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2010 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 91 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #38 of 113 (67th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #48 of 120 (61th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #45 of 110 (60th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #43 of 58 (26th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 90 mpg | 87 mpg | #5 of 38 (89th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 91 mpg | 89 mpg | #12 of 45 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, 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 ZDX placed highest in 2024 at #5 of 38, and lowest in 2011 at #48 of 120. It spent 5 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 98 | 81 | 89 | 129.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 323 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 100 | 83 | 91 | 126.4 | 0.1 | $850 | 327 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 94 | 80 | 87 | 132.2 | 0.1 | $850 | 304 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 96 | 83 | 90 | 127.8 | 0.1 | $850 | 313 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | n/a | 482 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | n/a | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | n/a | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.7L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | n/a | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2024 | 19 → 90 mpg | +71 mpg | 128 gal |
| 2024 → 2026 | 90 → 91 mpg | +1 mpg | 126 gal |
What ZDX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Acura ZDX burns 126 to 129 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 | $379 | $388 | $9 |
| $3.50/gal | $442 | $452 | $10 |
| $4.00/gal | $505 | $517 | $11 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $850 to $850 a year in fuel, or $7,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 91 mpg the Acura ZDX is 70 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,474 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All 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.