Acura RL MPG
EPA fuel economy for 17 Acura RL trims sold from 1996 to 2012. Best ever: 20 MPG (2012 RL). Latest model year 2012: 20 MPG combined across 1 trim.
Acura RL fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2012 Acura RL costs about $3,870 a year to fuel (RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, 20 MPG).
| 2012 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RL | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Premium | 20 | $3,870 | cheapest |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Acura RL MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 17 | 24 | RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 17 | 24 | RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S6) | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 | 16 | 22 | RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2009 | 18 | 16 | 22 | RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2008 | 19 | 16 | 24 | RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 16 | 24 | RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2006 | 19 | 16 | 24 | RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 | 16 | 24 | RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto (S5) | 1 |
| 2004 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2003 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2002 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2001 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 2000 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1999 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1998 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
| 1996 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 3.5RL, 3.5 L, 6 cyl, Auto 4-spd | 1 |
Every Acura RL trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | RL | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2011 | RL | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 | 444 | $3,870 |
| 2010 | RL | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | AWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2009 | RL | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2008 | RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2007 | RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2006 | RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2005 | RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 2004 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2003 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2002 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2001 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2000 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1999 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 1998 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1997 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
| 1996 | 3.5RL | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 | $4,070 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2012 Midsize Cars
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | 99 | 106 | 92 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid | 50 | 51 | 49 |
| 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE | 40 | 42 | 38 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD | 38 | 41 | 35 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD | 38 | 41 | 35 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 36 | 34 | 39 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Acura RL?
The most efficient Acura RL the EPA has rated is the 2012 RL at 20 MPG combined (17 city, 24 highway).
What MPG does the 2012 Acura RL get?
Every 2012 Acura RL trim is rated 20 MPG combined.
Which Acura RL has the worst fuel economy?
The 2010 RL is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Acura RL for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium and 15,000 miles a year, the 2012 Acura RL costs about $3,870 a year to fuel (RL, 3.7 L, 6 cyl, 20 MPG).
More from Acura: every Acura model. Fuel types on this model: Premium. EPA classes: Midsize Cars.