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2016 Acura RLX MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Acura RLX is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 55th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,576 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,576 15,000 mi/yr · $17.17 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #55 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Acura RLX's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway3012.87.8
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
  2. 2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
  3. 3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
  4. 4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
  6. 55Acura RLX23 MPG $2,576
  7. 67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558
2016 RLXOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

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

RLX MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
RLX
Gas 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
102 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
380 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2016 Acura RLX vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid (30 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Acura RLX?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 30 highway).

What fuel does the 2016 Acura RLX use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Acura RLX?

The 2016 Acura RLX's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Acura RLX per year?

About $2,576 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $17.17 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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