Does the 2023 Acura TLX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$288extra a year
- Premium listed for the FWD.
- All 13 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 65% of 72 sedans (2023) 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 | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| FWD w/Technology Package | 2.0L | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 2.0L | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| SH-AWD w/Advance Package | 2.0L | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| Type S AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Type S w/Performance Tire SH-AWD | 3.0L | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Type S PMC Edition AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/A-Spec Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 2.0 SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 24 | $1,600 | $1,900 |
| 2.0 w/A-Spec Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| 2.0 w/Technology Pkg FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 25 | $1,536 | $1,824 |
| Type S w/High Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | Premium | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Acura TLX | FWD | Premium |
| 2023 Lexus IS | 300 RWD | Premium |
| 2023 Toyota Crown | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2023 Audi A4 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | Premium |
| 2023 Genesis G70 | 2.0T RWD | Premium |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA | 250 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