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Acura RLX MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
7 model years · 2014–2020
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura RLX fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura RLX for 7 model years, 2014 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2020, has 2 configurations rated 23–28 MPG combined and costing $2,870–$3,460 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2016 Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl AWD, at 30 MPG.
Acura RLX MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2020 (2014) Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 23 | 28 | $2,870–$3,460 |
| 2019 | 23 | 28 | $2,870–$3,460 |
| 2018 | 23 | 28 | $2,870–$3,460 |
| 2017 | 23 | 29 | $2,770–$3,430 |
| 2016 | 23 | 30 | $2,720–$3,430 |
| 2015 | 23 | — | $3,430 |
| 2014 | 23 | 30 | $2,720–$3,430 |
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 RLX generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Acura RLX's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura RLX run 23–30 MPG across model years 2014 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 23–28 MPG.
Which Acura RLX model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid 3.5L 6-cyl AWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Acura RLX cost to fuel per year?
For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,870–$3,460 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,870.
Has the Acura RLX's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 30 MPG in 2014 to 28 MPG in 2020, 2 MPG less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Acura RLX?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2014 to 2020 (28–30 MPG).
Which Acura RLX model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2019, 2020. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.