- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2011
2007-2012 Acura RDX MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 19–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2012 Acura RDX at a glance
The 2007-2012 Acura RDX covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 19–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010 and 2011; 2008, 2009 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2012 Acura RDX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 19–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,230 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | First year |
What the 2012 RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$380more a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Acura RDX MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Acura RDX as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,830 |
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Acura RDX MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,230/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,830 |
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Acura RDX MPG
19–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,230/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 21 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $3,830, $400 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,830 |
| RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Acura RDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Acura RDX as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Acura RDX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2007
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Acura RDX as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
2007 Acura RDX MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,570 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,250 difference.
- California $4,570
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,500
- Texas $3,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2007-2012 (TB1)
- 2013-2018 (2nd gen)
- 2019-2026 (3rd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2012 Acura RDX get?
EPA rates the 2007-2012 Acura RDX at 19–21 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2012 Acura RDX?
The RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2012 Acura RDX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010 and 2011. In 2008, 2009 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Acura RDX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,830 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,830–$4,230 a year. That is a $400 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Acura RDX 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $25.53 and $28.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Acura RDX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 19 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2012 Acura RDX compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The RDX 2.3L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $380 more than the class median of $3,450, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Acura RDX different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 2 configurations rated 19–21 MPG combined. See the 2011 Acura RDX for that year.