Does the 2026 Acura ADX need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$248extra a year
- Premium listed for the FWD.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) 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 | 1.5L | Premium | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| FWD A-Spec | 1.5L | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Package | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| A-Spec AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| AWD w/A-Spec Package | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| A-Spec w/Advance Pkg AWD | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| FWD A-Spec Advance | 1.5L | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| FWD w/A-Spec Advance Package | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| AWD A-Spec Advance | 1.5L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| AWD w/A-Spec Advance Package | 1.5L 4cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Acura ADX | FWD | Premium |
| 2026 Honda HR-V | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Jeep Cherokee | 4x4 | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | Premium AWD | 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