Does the 2021 Acura ILX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$257extra a year
- Premium listed for the FWD.
- All 8 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 60% of 75 sedans (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| FWD with Premium Package | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium Pkg FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Sedan w/Technology Package FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Package FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Sedan w/Technology/A-SPEC Package FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Acura ILX | FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Accord | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport 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