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2005 Acura RL MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Acura RL is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 2005, it ranks 36th 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 16 MPG city · 24 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, 2005 #36 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Acura RL's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2005 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  6. 36Acura RL19 MPG $3,118
  7. 42Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2005 RLOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

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

RL MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
RL		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Passenger volume
99 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2005 Acura RL vs. rivals

vs Lexus GS 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar S-type 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr E-Class saves $156/yr vs BMW 5 Series 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Lincoln LS 20 MPG · $2,962/yr LS saves $156/yr vs Infiniti Q45 18 MPG · $3,292/yr RL saves $173/yr vs Rolls-Royce Phantom 13 MPG · $4,558/yr RL saves $1,439/yr vs Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 12 MPG · $4,938/yr RL saves $1,819/yr vs Bentley Arnage 11 MPG · $5,386/yr RL saves $2,268/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Acura RL?

Up to 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Acura RL use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Acura RL?

The 2005 Acura RL's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Acura RL 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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