- Newest year: 2005
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2004
2001-2005 Acura NSX MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2005 Acura NSX at a glance
The 2001-2005 Acura NSX covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004; 2002, 2003 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2005 Acura NSX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG | $4,460 | First year |
What the 2005 NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$100more a year
Class median $4,360 a year, MY2005
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Acura NSX MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Acura NSX as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX 3.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| NSX 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Acura NSX MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX 3.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| NSX 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Acura NSX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Acura NSX as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Acura NSX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Acura NSX as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Acura NSX MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX 3.0L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| NSX 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 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 NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001-2005
- 2017-2022 (NC1)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2005 Acura NSX get?
EPA rates the 2001-2005 Acura NSX at 18 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2005 Acura NSX?
Every model year of the 2001-2005 Acura NSX tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2005 Acura NSX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2004. In 2002, 2003 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2001-2005 Acura NSX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Acura NSX) is rated 18 MPG combined and costs $4,460 a year to fuel; the 2001-2005 model is rated 18 MPG and costs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Acura NSX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Acura NSX 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 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 2005 Acura NSX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2005 Acura NSX compare with other two-seater configurations?
The NSX 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $100 more than the class median of $4,360, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 69 rated two-seater configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2005 Acura NSX different from the 2004 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2004 Acura NSX for that year.