Acura TLX MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Acura TLX model year from 2004 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the TLX has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2017 (up to 28 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 TLX fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $41,995 | 37 listings |
| 2024 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $38,995 | 21 listings |
| 2023 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $34,565 | 403 listings |
| 2022 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $31,695 | 39 listings |
| 2021 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | $26,978 | 296 listings |
| 2020 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $21,999 | 262 listings |
| 2019 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $22,495 | 61 listings |
| 2018 | 23–27 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $18,995 | 223 listings |
| 2017 | 25–28 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $15,998 | 32 listings |
| 2016 | 25–28 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,999 | 46 listings |
| 2015 | 25–28 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | $14,895 | 103 listings |
| 2008 | 20–21 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 20–21 MPG | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
2025 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2025 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $41,995 on VehiSales (37 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2024 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2024 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $38,995 on VehiSales (21 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2023 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2023 TLX was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $34,565 on VehiSales (403 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2022 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2022 TLX was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $31,695 on VehiSales (39 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2021 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2021 TLX was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $26,978 on VehiSales (296 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| TLX Type-S | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Premium | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2020 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2020 TLX was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $21,999 on VehiSales (262 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2019 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2019 TLX was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $22,495 on VehiSales (61 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
2018 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2018 TLX was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $18,995 on VehiSales (223 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 32 | 24 MPG |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
2017 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2017 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $15,998 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| TLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 34 | 25 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2016 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2016 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $14,999 on VehiSales (46 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| TLX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 34 | 25 MPG |
2015 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2015 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $14,895 on VehiSales (103 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Premium | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| TLX AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| TLX | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Premium | 21 | 34 | 25 MPG |
2008 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2008 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2007 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2007 TLX was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2006 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2006 TLX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2005 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2005 TLX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2004 Acura TLX: engines & MPG
The 2004 TLX was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| TL | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Acura TLX get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the TLX range from 21 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2017 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Acura TLX have?
The 2025 TLX was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Acura TLX require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas TLX version specifies premium gasoline.
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