Does the 2020 Acura TLX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$267extra a year
- Premium listed for the 2.4L FWD.
- All 28 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 92 sedans (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L FWD | 2.4L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 3.5L FWD | 3.5L | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 2.4L FWD w/Technology Pkg | 2.4L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 2.4L | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.4L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 2.4L | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.4L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.4L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 3.5L FWD w/Technology Pkg | 3.5L | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L FWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L FWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg Red Leather | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5L SH-AWD PMC Edition | 3.5L | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 2.4 FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 2.4 w/Technology Pkg & A-SPEC Pkg FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 2.4 w/Technology Pkg FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| 3.5 FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 3.5 PMC Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5 w/Advance Pkg AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5 w/Technology Pkg & A-SPEC Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| 3.5 w/Technology Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura TLX | 2.4L FWD | Premium |
| 2020 Cadillac CT4 | Luxury RWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Stinger | GT-Line RWD | Premium |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | A 220 FWD | Premium |
| 2020 Audi A3 | Premium FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | LT FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree