Does the 2021 Acura RDX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$300extra a year
- Premium listed for the FWD.
- All 15 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (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 | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SH-AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| FWD w/Technology Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| FWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| FWD w/Advance Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SH-AWD PMC Edition | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Acura RDX | FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | Regular |
| 2021 INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 250 FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Lexus NX | 300 FWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree