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1997 Acura SLX MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Acura SLX is a special purpose vehicle offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1997, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #32 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Acura SLX's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
  6. 32Acura SLX15 MPG $3,100
  7. 44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1997 SLXOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

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

SLX MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
SLX		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
SLX		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1997 Acura SLX vs. rivals

vs Infiniti QX4 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus LX 13 MPG · $3,577/yr SLX saves $477/yr vs Land Rover Discovery 14 MPG · $4,232/yr SLX saves $1,132/yr vs Land Rover Defender 13 MPG · $4,558/yr SLX saves $1,458/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 13 MPG · $4,558/yr SLX saves $1,458/yr vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Acura SLX?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Acura SLX use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Acura SLX?

The 1997 Acura SLX's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Acura SLX per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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