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2021 Acura TLX MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Acura TLX is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 2021, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2021 #30 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Acura TLX's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2021 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Kandi K27114 MPGe $796
  2. 2Toyota Corolla Hybrid52 MPG $894
  3. 3Honda Insight52 MPG $894
  4. 4Lexus UX Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
  6. 30Acura TLX25 MPG $2,370
  7. 37Toyota Mirai74 MPGe $7,297
2021 TLXOther compact carsClass median: $1,826/yr

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

TLX MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
TLX FWD A-SPEC		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
TLX FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
TLX AWD A-SPEC		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
TLX Type-S		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 10-speed automatic
TLX Type-S Perf Tire		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
10-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
357 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2021 Acura TLX vs. rivals

vs Genesis G70 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr CLS-Class Hybrid saves $91/yr vs BMW M Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr M Hybrid saves $91/yr vs Lexus IS 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo S60 27 MPG · $2,194/yr S60 saves $176/yr vs Audi S4 23 MPG · $2,576/yr TLX saves $206/yr vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Hybrid 22 MPG · $2,693/yr TLX saves $323/yr vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr TLX saves $592/yr vs Rolls-Royce Dawn 14 MPG · $4,232/yr TLX saves $1,862/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Acura TLX?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 21 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Acura TLX use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Acura TLX?

The 2021 Acura TLX's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Acura TLX per year?

About $2,370 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $15.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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