Acura RSX MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Acura RSX model year from 2002 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RSX has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl engines; every rated year lands at 26 MPG combined. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Acura RSX fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 23–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 23–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 24–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 24–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 24–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2006 Acura RSX: engines & MPG
The 2006 RSX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2005 Acura RSX: engines & MPG
The 2005 RSX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2004 Acura RSX: engines & MPG
The 2004 RSX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2003 Acura RSX: engines & MPG
The 2003 RSX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2002 Acura RSX: engines & MPG
The 2002 RSX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| RSX | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Acura RSX get?
Every rated RSX year comes in at 26 MPG combined.
What engines does the 2006 Acura RSX have?
The 2006 RSX was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Acura RSX require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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