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- MY2000–2014
Acura TL MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
15 model years · 2000–2014
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Acura TL fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Acura TL for 15 model years, 2000 to 2014. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2014, has 3 configurations rated 20–23 MPG combined and costing $3,490–$4,000 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 2014 TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, at 23 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1995.
Acura TL MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2014 (4th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,000 |
| 2013 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,000 |
| 2012 | 20–23 | $3,490–$4,000 |
| 2011 | 20–21 | $3,840–$4,080 |
| 2010 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2009 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2004-2008 (UA6) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2007 | 20–21 | $3,830–$4,020 |
| 2006 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2005 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2004 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2000-2003 (UA4) Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2002 | 21 | $3,830 |
| 2001 | 20 | $4,020 |
| 2000 | 20 | $4,020 |
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 TL generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2014. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2014 powertrain options
Acura TL MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20 |
| 1998 | 19–20 |
| 1997 | 19–20 |
| 1996 | 19–20 |
| 1995 | 20 |
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 TL's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Acura TL run 20–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2014. The latest year, 2014, is rated 20–23 MPG.
Which Acura TL model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014 Acura TL TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Acura TL cost to fuel per year?
For MY2014, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,490–$4,000 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 TL's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2014, 3 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.
Which Acura TL model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2003, 2006, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.