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2009 Acura RDX MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Acura RDX is a SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 109 SUVs rated for 2009, it ranks 89th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #89 of 109 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Acura RDX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2009 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 89Acura RDX19 MPG $3,118
  7. 109Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2009 RDXOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

RDX MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic
RDX 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2009 Acura RDX vs. rivals

vs Infiniti FX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Cadillac Escalade 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Escalade saves $18/yr vs Lexus RX 20 MPG · $2,962/yr RX saves $156/yr vs BMW X3 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X3 saves $156/yr vs Audi Q5 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Q5 saves $156/yr vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr RDX saves $173/yr vs BMW X5 18 MPG · $3,292/yr RDX saves $173/yr vs Infiniti EX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Acura RDX?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Acura RDX use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Acura RDX?

The 2009 Acura RDX's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Acura RDX per year?

About $3,118 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $20.79 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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