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Acura MDX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
25 model years · 2001–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura MDX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura MDX for 25 model years, 2001 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 19–22 MPG combined and costing $3,600–$4,120 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 2020 Hybrid 3.0L 6-cyl AWD, at 27 MPG.
Acura MDX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 (4th gen) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 19–22 | — | $3,600–$4,120 |
| 2025 | 19–22 | — | $3,600–$4,120 |
| 2024 | 19–22 | — | $3,600–$4,120 |
| 2023 | 19–22 | — | $3,600–$4,120 |
| 2022 | 19–22 | — | $3,600–$4,120 |
| 2014-2020 (3rd gen) Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 21–23 | 27 | $2,990–$3,760 |
| 2019 | 21–23 | 27 | $3,000–$3,760 |
| 2018 | 21–23 | 27 | $3,000–$3,830 |
| 2017 | 21–23 | 27 | $3,000–$3,830 |
| 2016 | 21–23 | — | $3,480–$3,830 |
| 2015 | 21–23 | — | $3,520–$3,760 |
| 2014 | 21–23 | — | $3,520–$3,760 |
| 2007-2013 (YD2) Generation page | |||
| 2013 | 18 | — | $4,520 |
| 2012 | 18 | — | $4,520 |
| 2011 | 18 | — | $4,520 |
| 2010 | 18 | — | $4,460 |
| 2009 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2008 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2007 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2001-2006 (YD1) Generation page | |||
| 2006 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2005 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2004 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2003 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2002 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
| 2001 | 17 | — | $4,730 |
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 MDX generations
4 generations between 2001 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acura MDX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura MDX run 17–27 MPG across model years 2001 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 19–22 MPG.
Which Acura MDX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid 3.0L 6-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Acura MDX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,600–$4,120 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,600.
Has the Acura MDX's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 17 MPG in 2001 to 22 MPG in 2026, 5 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Acura MDX?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2017 to 2020 (27 MPG).
Which Acura MDX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2023, 2024, 2025. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.