Acura · 1996–1999 · Gas

Acura SLX MPG by year

The EPA has rated 4 model years of the Acura SLX, from 1996 to 1999. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1999, at 15 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1999 model is 6% less efficient than the median SUV that year (15 vs. 16 MPG).

Most efficient year199915 MPG combined
Latest (1999)15 MPG$3,100/yr to fuel
First rated (1996)15 MPG$3,100/yr at today's prices
Model years rated46 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • SLX, 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 SLX model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1999 Gas 15 MPG 13 / 18 16 — 1 $3,100
1998 Gas 15 MPG 13 / 18 17 — 1 $3,100
1997 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 18 — 2 $3,100
1996 Gas 15 MPG
lowest 14
14 / 17 18 — 2 $3,100

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare SLX model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Acura SLX year has the best fuel economy?

The 1996 Acura SLX, rated up to 15 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $3,100 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Acura SLX?

The 1999 Acura SLX is rated up to 15 MPG combined.

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