Acura · 2001–2026 · Gas
Acura MDX MPG by year
The EPA has rated 25 model years of the Acura MDX, from 2001 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 29% more efficient than the best 2001 model (22 vs. 17 MPG). The 2026 model is 19% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (22 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- MDX, 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 MDX model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 27 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2025 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 27 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2024 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2023 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2022 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,693 |
| 2020 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2019 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,576 |
| 2017 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,576 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,576 |
| 2015 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 28 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
| 2014 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,576 |
| 2013 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 23 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2012 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 20 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2011 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 19.5 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG | 16 / 21 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 20 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 20 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2007 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 20 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2006 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2005 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2004 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2003 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2002 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 16.5 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
| 2001 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 21 | 17 | — | 1 | $3,485 |
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 MDX year has the best fuel economy?
The 2014 Acura MDX, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,576 a year.
Which Acura MDX year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $3,485 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Acura MDX?
The 2026 Acura MDX is rated up to 22 MPG combined.