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2020 Acura RDX MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Acura RDX is a small SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2019 model. Among 87 small SUVs rated for 2020, it ranks 72nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,469 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,469 15,000 mi/yr · $16.46 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #72 of 87 Small SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Acura RDX's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2020 Small SUVs

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  1. 1Hyundai Kona EV120 MPGe $742
  2. 2Tesla Model Y121 MPGe $753
  3. 3Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid102 MPGe + 41 MPG $975
  4. 4Ford Escape Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Toyota RAV4 Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  6. 72Acura RDX24 MPG $2,469
  7. 87Hyundai Nexo61 MPGe $8,852
2020 RDXOther small SUVsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

RDX MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
RDX FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
RDX FWD A-SPEC		 Gas 22 MPG 27 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
RDX AWD		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
RDX AWD A-SPEC		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2020 Acura RDX vs. rivals

vs Volvo XC60 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar F-Pace 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar E-Pace 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X4 25 MPG · $2,370/yr X4 saves $99/yr vs Land Rover Evoque 23 MPG · $2,576/yr RDX saves $107/yr vs Land Rover Evoque Hybrid 23 MPG · $2,576/yr RDX saves $107/yr vs Land Rover Discovery 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RDX saves $353/yr vs Land Rover Discovery Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RDX saves $353/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Acura RDX?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 23 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Acura RDX use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Acura RDX?

The 2020 Acura RDX's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Acura RDX per year?

About $2,469 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $16.46 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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