Acura · 1995–2014 · Gas
Acura TL MPG by year
The EPA has rated 20 model years of the Acura TL, from 1995 to 2014. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2014, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2014 model is 15% more efficient than the best 1995 model (23 vs. 20 MPG). The 2014 model is 18% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (23 vs. 28 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- TL, 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 TL model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 29 | 28 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,576 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2009 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2008 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2007 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,821 |
| 2006 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 28 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG | 17 / 27 | 21 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG | 17 / 27 | 20.5 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 27 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
| 2000 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 27 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
| 1999 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 25 | 20 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
| 1998 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
17 / 23 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1997 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 23 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1996 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 23 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1995 | Gas | 20 MPG | 18 / 23 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Acura TL year has the best fuel economy?
The 2012 Acura TL, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,576 a year.
Which Acura TL year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1995 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Acura TL?
The 2014 Acura TL is rated up to 23 MPG combined.