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2009-2014 Acura TL MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2014 Acura TL at a glance
The 2009-2014 Acura TL covers 6 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $3,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2009-2014 Acura TL by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,490–$4,000 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,840–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20–21 MPG | $3,830–$4,020 | First year |
What the 2014 TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$580more a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Acura TL MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,810 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Acura TL MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,000/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,810 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Acura TL MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,000/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 23 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,490, $350 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S6) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,810 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Acura TL MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $3,840, $10 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,840 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,000 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S5) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,080 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Acura TL MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,830.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl AWD Automatic (S5) | 3.7L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Acura TL MPG
20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 3.5L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,830 |
| TL 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,160 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $4,160
- Washington $3,910
- New York $3,440
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (UA4)
- 2004-2008 (UA6)
- 2009-2014 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2014 Acura TL get?
EPA rates the 2009-2014 Acura TL at 20–23 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2014 Acura TL?
The TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2014 Acura TL?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
How does the 2009-2014 Acura TL compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2008 Acura TL) is rated 20–21 MPG combined and costs $3,830–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2009-2014 model is rated 20–23 MPG and costs $3,490–$4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Acura TL per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$4,000 a year. That is a $510 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Acura TL 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $26.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Acura TL more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2014 Acura TL compare with other midsize car configurations?
The TL 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $580 more than the class median of $2,910, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated midsize car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Acura TL different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2014 against 3 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Acura TL for that year.