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Acura CL MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2001–2003
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura CL fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura CL for 3 model years, 2001 to 2003. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–21 MPG. The latest model year, 2003, has 2 configurations rated 20–21 MPG combined and costing $3,830–$4,020 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2003 3.2CL 3.2L 6-cyl FWD, at 21 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 24 MPG in 1997.
Acura CL MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-2003 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2002 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2001 | 20 | $4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Acura CL generations
1 generations between 2001 and 2003. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2003 powertrain options
Acura CL MPG history, 1997–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20–24 |
| 1998 | 20–24 |
| 1997 | 20–24 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acura CL's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura CL run 20–21 MPG across model years 2001 to 2003. The latest year, 2003, is rated 20–21 MPG.
Which Acura CL model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003 Acura CL 3.2CL 3.2L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 21 MPG.
How much does a Acura CL cost to fuel per year?
For MY2003, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,830–$4,020 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,830.
Has the Acura CL's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2001 to 21 MPG in 2003, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 24 MPG.