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- MY2000–2012
Acura RL MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2012
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura RL fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura RL for 13 model years, 2000 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–20 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 1 configuration rated 20 MPG combined and costing $4,070 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2012 RL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD, at 20 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 19 MPG in 1996.
Acura RL MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2012 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 20 | $4,070 |
| 2011 | 20 | $4,070 |
| 2010 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2009 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2008 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2007 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2006 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2005 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2000-2004 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2003 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2002 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2001 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 2000 | 18 | $4,460 |
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 RL generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2012 powertrain options
Acura RL MPG history, 1996–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 19 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acura RL's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura RL run 18–20 MPG across model years 2000 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 20 MPG.
Which Acura RL model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012 Acura RL RL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 20 MPG.
How much does a Acura RL cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,070 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,070.
Has the Acura RL's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 20 MPG in 2012, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 19 MPG.
Which Acura RL model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.