Acura MDX MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Acura MDX MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2001 to 2026.
MDX MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 54 configurations of the MDX across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
MDX MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every MDX configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When MDX Fuel Economy Changed
The MDX's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2014: The top combined rating rises to 23 MPG, up from 18 MPG the year before.
- 2017: The first hybrid MDX shows up in the EPA data. Its 27 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 23 MPG.
How the MDX Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best MDX version, at 22 MPG combined, ties for 61st with 2 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 61 | Acura MDX | 22 MPG |
What Does a MDX Cost to Fuel?
Pick a MDX, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
MDX MPG Questions
Which MDX year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2017 to 2020 MDX Hybrid AWD holds the top EPA rating at 27 MPG combined (26 city, 27 highway). Among 2026 models, the MDX FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid MDX?
The 2017 to 2020 MDX FWD with the 3.5L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 27 highway).
Is there still a gas-only MDX?
Yes. The 2026 MDX lineup includes 3 gas-only versions, rated 19 to 22 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt MDX fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 MDX, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 22 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 21 MPG.
Why doesn't my MDX match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 54 ratings for the Acura MDX from 2001 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov