- Newest year: 2022
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- Same as 2021
2013-2022 Acura ILX MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 25–38 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2022 Acura ILX at a glance
The 2013-2022 Acura ILX covers 10 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 25–38 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,880 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019; 2020, 2021 and 2022 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 38 MPG, was reached in 2013 and 2014.
2013-2022 Acura ILX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,880 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,880 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,880 | Same EPA ratings as 2019 |
| 2019 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,880 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,800 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,880–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–38 MPG | $2,110–$3,170 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–38 MPG | $2,110–$3,190 | First year |
What the 2022 ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$240
$2,880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.80
Per 100 miles
$19.20
Five years
$14,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$360less a year
Class median $3,240 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Acura ILX MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Acura ILX as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,880 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Acura ILX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Acura ILX as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Acura ILX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2019
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2020 Acura ILX as for the 2019 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2019 section above.See 2019
2019 Acura ILX MPG
28 MPG · $2,880/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,800 to $2,880, $80 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,880 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Acura ILX MPG
29 MPG · $2,800/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,800 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Acura ILX MPG
29 MPG · $2,800/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,800 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Acura ILX MPG
29 MPG · $2,800/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,880 to $2,800, $80 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,800 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Acura ILX MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,880–$3,190/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 38 to 28 MPG, down 10. Its annual cost goes from $2,110 to $2,880, $770 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,880 |
| ILX 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Acura ILX MPG
25–38 MPG · $2,110–$3,170/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 38 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,110.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| ILX 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,170 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $2,110 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Acura ILX MPG
25–38 MPG · $2,110–$3,190/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| ILX 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 38 | 38 | 38 | $2,110 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $3,430 in California and $2,500 in Texas, a $930 difference.
- California $3,430
- Washington $3,230
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,630
- Texas $2,500
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small car models.
Generations
- 2013-2022 (2013)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2022 Acura ILX get?
EPA rates the 2013-2022 Acura ILX at 25–38 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 38 MPG (38 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–29 MPG; Hybrid: 38 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2022 Acura ILX?
The Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 38 MPG, in 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2022 Acura ILX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. In 2020, 2021 and 2022 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Acura ILX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,880 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,880 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Acura ILX 100 miles?
About $19.20 per 100 miles for the ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Acura ILX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2022 Acura ILX compare with other small car configurations?
The ILX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,880 a year to fuel, $360 less than the class median of $3,240, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Acura ILX different from the 2021 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2021 and 2022: 1 configuration rated 28 MPG combined. See the 2021 Acura ILX for that year.