Acura NSX MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Acura NSX model year from 1991 to 2022 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the NSX has been offered with 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 21 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Acura NSX fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2018 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $133,198 | 12 listings |
| 2005 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 19 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2022 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2022 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2021 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2021 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2020 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2020 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2019 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2019 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2018 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2018 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2017 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2017 NSX was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $133,198 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S9) | Premium | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
2005 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2005 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2004 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2004 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2003 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2003 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2002 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2002 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2001 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2001 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2000 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 2000 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1999 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1999 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1998 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1998 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1996 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1996 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1995 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1995 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1994 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1994 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1993 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1993 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1992 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1992 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
1991 Acura NSX: engines & MPG
The 1991 NSX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| NSX | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Acura NSX get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the NSX range from 18 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.
What engines does the 2022 Acura NSX have?
The 2022 NSX was EPA-rated with 3.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2022 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Acura NSX require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas NSX version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric NSX?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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