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2005 Acura TSX (CL9)
Shown: 2005 Acura TSX (CL9). Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2008
  • Gas
  • Small cars
  • Same as 2007

2004-2008 Acura TSX MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 22–23 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD
$3,490

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2004-2008 Acura TSX at a glance

The 2004-2008 Acura TSX covers 5 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 22–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $3,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005 and 2006; 2007 and 2008 repeat the values of the year before.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2004-2008 Acura TSX by model year

2004-2008 Acura TSX: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2008 Gas 22–23 MPG $3,490–$3,650 Same EPA ratings as 2007
2007 Gas 22–23 MPG $3,490–$3,650 Same EPA ratings as 2006
2006 Gas 22–23 MPG $3,490–$3,650 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 22–23 MPG $3,490–$3,650 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 22–23 MPG $3,490–$3,650 First year

What the 2008 TSX 2.4L 4-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 small car median

$340less a year

Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Acura TSX MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Acura TSX as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$3,650

Gas configurations (2)

2008 Acura TSX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $3,490
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $3,650

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Acura TSX MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2006

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Acura TSX as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006

2006 Acura TSX MPG

22–23 MPG · $3,490–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$3,650

Gas configurations (2)

2006 Acura TSX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $3,490
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 28 22 $3,650

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Acura TSX MPG

22–23 MPG · $3,490–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$3,650

Gas configurations (2)

2005 Acura TSX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $3,490
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $3,650

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Acura TSX MPG

22–23 MPG · $3,490–$3,650/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.4L
Combined
22–23 MPG
Per year
$3,490–$3,650

Gas configurations (2)

2004 Acura TSX gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 23 $3,490
TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 19 27 22 $3,650

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 TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2004-2008 Acura TSX get?

EPA rates the 2004-2008 Acura TSX at 22–23 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2008 Acura TSX?

Every model year of the 2004-2008 Acura TSX tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2008 Acura TSX?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2005 and 2006. In 2007 and 2008 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Acura TSX per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$3,650 a year. That is a $160 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Acura TSX 100 miles?

About $23.27 per 100 miles for the TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $24.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2008 Acura TSX more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2008 Acura TSX compare with other small car configurations?

The TSX 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $340 less than the class median of $3,830, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2008 Acura TSX different from the 2007 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 2 configurations rated 22–23 MPG combined. See the 2007 Acura TSX for that year.