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2007-2013 Acura MDX MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2013 Acura MDX at a glance
The 2007-2013 Acura MDX covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $4,520 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011 and 2013; 2008, 2009 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2013 Acura MDX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,520 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,730 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,730 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,730 | First year |
What the 2013 MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD costs to drive
Per month
$377
$4,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.53
Per 100 miles
$30.13
Five years
$22,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,470more a year
Class median $3,050 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Acura MDX MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,520.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,520 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Acura MDX as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Acura MDX MPG
18 MPG · $4,520/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,460 to $4,520, $60 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,520 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Acura MDX MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,460, $270 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Acura MDX as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Acura MDX as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Acura MDX MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,730 |
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 MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD: $5,390 in California and $3,920 in Texas, a $1,470 difference.
- California $5,390
- Washington $5,060
- New York $4,460
- Florida $4,120
- Texas $3,920
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2001-2006 (YD1)
- 2007-2013 (YD2)
- 2014-2020 (3rd gen)
- 2022-2026 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2013 Acura MDX get?
EPA rates the 2007-2013 Acura MDX at 17–18 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2013 Acura MDX?
The MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2013 Acura MDX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011 and 2013. In 2008, 2009 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2007-2013 Acura MDX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2006 Acura MDX) is rated 17 MPG combined and costs $4,730 a year to fuel; the 2007-2013 model is rated 17–18 MPG and costs $4,460–$4,730 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Acura MDX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD costs about $4,520 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,520 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Acura MDX 100 miles?
About $30.13 per 100 miles for the MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD 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 2013 Acura MDX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2013 Acura MDX compare with other small SUV configurations?
The MDX 3.7L 6-cyl AWD costs about $4,520 a year to fuel, $1,470 more than the class median of $3,050, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 168 rated small SUV configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Acura MDX different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,520. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2013 against 1 configuration for 2012. See the 2012 Acura MDX for that year.