Acura · 1997–2003 · Gas
Acura CL MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Acura CL, from 1997 to 2003. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1999, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2003 model is 12% less efficient than the best 1997 model (21 vs. 24 MPG). The 2003 model is 12% less efficient than the median compact car that year (21 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- CL, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every CL model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
17 / 27 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | 17 / 27 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 27 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
| 1999 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1998 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 28 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Acura CL year has the best fuel economy?
The 1997 Acura CL, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Acura CL year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Acura CL?
The 2003 Acura CL is rated up to 21 MPG combined.