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2022-2026 Acura MDX MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 19–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Acura MDX at a glance
The 2022-2026 Acura MDX covers 5 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 19–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,600 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026; 2023, 2024 and 2025 repeat the values of the year before.
2022-2026 Acura MDX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $3,600–$4,120 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $3,600–$4,120 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $3,600–$4,120 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $3,600–$4,120 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 19–22 MPG | $3,600–$4,120 | First year |
What the 2026 MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$300
$3,600 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.00
Per 100 miles
$24.00
Five years
$18,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,350more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Acura MDX MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,600 |
| MDX 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,790 |
| Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,120 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Acura MDX as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 Acura MDX as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 Acura MDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Acura MDX as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Acura MDX MPG
19–22 MPG · $3,600–$4,120/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,600 |
| MDX 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,790 |
| Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 21 | 19 | $4,120 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,300 in California and $3,130 in Texas, a $1,170 difference.
- California $4,300
- Washington $4,040
- New York $3,560
- Florida $3,290
- Texas $3,130
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 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 2022-2026 Acura MDX get?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Acura MDX at 19–22 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2026 Acura MDX?
Every model year of the 2022-2026 Acura MDX tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Acura MDX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026. In 2023, 2024 and 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2022-2026 Acura MDX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2020 Acura MDX) is rated 21–27 MPG combined and costs $2,990–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2022-2026 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $3,600–$4,120 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Acura MDX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,600 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,600–$4,120 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Acura MDX 100 miles?
About $24.00 per 100 miles for the MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.00 and $27.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Acura MDX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2026 Acura MDX compare with other small SUV configurations?
The MDX 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,600 a year to fuel, $1,350 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Acura MDX different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Acura MDX for that year.