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1999 Acura CL MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Acura CL is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #16 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Acura CL's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1999 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Metro37 MPG $1,257
  2. 2Suzuki SW35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Toyota Paseo31 MPG $1,500
  6. 16Acura CL24 MPG $1,938
  7. 36Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386
1999 CLOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

CL MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
2.3CL/3.0CL		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
2.3CL/3.0CL		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
2.3CL/3.0CL		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1999 Acura CL vs. rivals

vs Saab 9-3 21 MPG · $2,214/yr CL saves $277/yr vs Acura Integra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Integra saves $78/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr CL saves $884/yr vs Lexus SC 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CL saves $1,181/yr vs Volvo C70 20 MPG · $2,962/yr CL saves $1,025/yr vs Jaguar XK8 18 MPG · $3,292/yr CL saves $1,354/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Acura CL?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 20 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Acura CL use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Acura CL?

The 1999 Acura CL's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Acura CL per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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