Acura RDX MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Acura RDX model year from 2007 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RDX has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2023 (up to 24 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 RDX fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $54,300 | 1,139 listings |
| 2025 | 23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $45,115 | 18 listings |
| 2024 | 23 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $38,701 | 204 listings |
| 2023 | 23–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $35,588 | 131 listings |
| 2022 | 23–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $29,984 | 53 listings |
| 2021 | 23–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $28,980 | 91 listings |
| 2020 | 23–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $24,984 | 247 listings |
| 2019 | 23–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $23,843 | 139 listings |
| 2018 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $18,302 | 167 listings |
| 2017 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $17,680 | 70 listings |
| 2016 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,995 | 43 listings |
| 2015 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | $12,500 | 50 listings |
| 2014 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 22–23 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 19–21 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 19–21 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 19–21 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 19 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 19 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2026 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $54,300 on VehiSales (1,139 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2025 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2025 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $45,115 on VehiSales (18 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2024 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2024 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $38,701 on VehiSales (204 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2023 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2023 RDX was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $35,588 on VehiSales (131 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| RDX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2022 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2022 RDX was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $29,984 on VehiSales (53 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| RDX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2021 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2021 RDX was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $28,980 on VehiSales (91 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| RDX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2020 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2020 RDX was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $24,984 on VehiSales (247 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| RDX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2019 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2019 RDX was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $23,843 on VehiSales (139 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| RDX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
2018 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2018 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,302 on VehiSales (167 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2017 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2017 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,680 on VehiSales (70 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2016 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2016 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $14,995 on VehiSales (43 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2015 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2015 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $12,500 on VehiSales (50 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2014 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2014 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2013 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2013 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
2012 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2012 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2011 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2011 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2010 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2010 RDX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 2WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2009 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2009 RDX was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2008 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2008 RDX was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2007 Acura RDX: engines & MPG
The 2007 RDX was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Acura RDX get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RDX range from 19 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2023 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Acura RDX have?
The 2026 RDX was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Acura RDX require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas RDX version specifies premium gasoline.
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