- Newest year: 2025
- Gas
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- Same as 2024
2021-2025 Acura TLX MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2021-2025 Acura TLX at a glance
The 2021-2025 Acura TLX covers 5 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 21–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $3,190 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (25 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2024; 2022, 2023 and 2025 repeat the values of the year before.
2021-2025 Acura TLX by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $3,190–$3,830 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $3,190–$3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $3,190–$3,830 | Same EPA ratings as 2022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $3,190–$3,830 | Same EPA ratings as 2021 |
| 2021 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $3,190–$3,830 | First year |
What the 2025 TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$266
$3,190 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.32
Per 100 miles
$21.27
Five years
$15,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$240more a year
Class median $2,950 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Acura TLX MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Acura TLX as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
| A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,360 |
| Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Acura TLX MPG
21–25 MPG · $3,190–$3,830/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,190.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
| A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,360 |
| Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Acura TLX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2022
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Acura TLX as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
2022 Acura TLX MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2021
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2022 Acura TLX as for the 2021 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2021 section above.See 2021
2021 Acura TLX MPG
21–25 MPG · $3,190–$3,830/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
| A-SPEC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,240 |
| TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,340 |
| A-SPEC 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,360 |
| Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,760 |
| Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
6 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 TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,800 in California and $2,760 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,800
- Washington $3,580
- New York $3,150
- Florida $2,910
- Texas $2,760
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small car models.
Generations
- 2015-2020 (UB1)
- 2021-2025 (UB5)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2021-2025 Acura TLX get?
EPA rates the 2021-2025 Acura TLX at 21–25 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2021-2025 Acura TLX?
Every model year of the 2021-2025 Acura TLX tops out at 25 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2021-2025 Acura TLX?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2024. In 2022, 2023 and 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2021-2025 Acura TLX compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2020 Acura TLX) is rated 23–28 MPG combined and costs $2,830–$3,520 a year to fuel; the 2021-2025 model is rated 21–25 MPG and costs $3,190–$3,830 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Acura TLX per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,190 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,190–$3,830 a year. That is a $640 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Acura TLX 100 miles?
About $21.27 per 100 miles for the TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.27 and $25.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Acura TLX more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2025 Acura TLX compare with other small car configurations?
The TLX 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,190 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $2,950, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 218 rated small car configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Acura TLX different from the 2024 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2024 and 2025: 3 configurations rated 21–25 MPG combined. See the 2024 Acura TLX for that year.