2021 Acura TLX mpg
Combined mpg, FWD
25mpg
- 22 city, 31 highway.
- 1 mpg below the median of 81 sedans (2021).
- 17 trims: 21 to 25 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| 2.0 w/A-SPEC Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| 2.0 w/Advance Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| FWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | 15.9 | 398 | $1,536 |
| SH-AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 15.9 | 382 | $1,600 |
| Type S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | 15.9 | 334 | $1,829 |
| Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 15.9 | 334 | $1,829 |
| Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD | 3.0L | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 15.9 | 334 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
FWD, 25 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,536
- Per month
- $128
- Per mile
- 12.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $50.88
- Top trim: Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD. $1,829 a year. $293 more than the FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.2 | $10.32 |
| 300 miles | 9.7 | $30.97 |
| 500 miles | 16.1 | $51.61 |
| 1,000 miles | 32.3 | $103 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $111
- Per year
- $1,331
- Miles a month
- 867
FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 25 mpg good? Yes. Beats 58% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Acura TLX | FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 18 mpg |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 FWD | 29 mpg |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | SV FWD | 24 mpg |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Luxury RWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Volkswagen Arteon | SE FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 INFINITI Q50 | PURE RWD | 23 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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