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- MY2007–2026
Acura RDX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
20 model years · 2007–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura RDX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura RDX for 20 model years, 2007 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 23 MPG combined and costing $3,490–$3,500 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2007 is the 2023 RDX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 24 MPG.
Acura RDX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2026 (3rd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 23 | $3,490–$3,500 |
| 2025 | 23 | $3,490–$3,500 |
| 2024 | 23 | $3,490–$3,500 |
| 2023 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,520 |
| 2022 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,520 |
| 2021 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,510 |
| 2020 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,500 |
| 2019 | 23–24 | $3,350–$3,500 |
| 2013-2018 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2018 | 22–23 | $3,520–$3,670 |
| 2017 | 22–23 | $3,520–$3,670 |
| 2016 | 22–23 | $3,520–$3,670 |
| 2015 | 22–23 | $3,510–$3,630 |
| 2014 | 22–23 | $3,520–$3,630 |
| 2013 | 22–23 | $3,510–$3,630 |
| 2007-2012 (TB1) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2011 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2010 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2009 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2008 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2007 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 RDX generations
3 generations between 2007 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 RDX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura RDX run 19–24 MPG across model years 2007 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 23 MPG.
Which Acura RDX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2023 Acura RDX RDX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2007, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Acura RDX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,490–$3,500 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,490.
Has the Acura RDX's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2007 to 23 MPG in 2026, 4 MPG more.
Which Acura RDX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017, 2025, 2026. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.