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2012 Acura MDX MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Acura MDX is a SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 84th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #84 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Acura MDX's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 84Acura MDX18 MPG $3,292
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 MDXOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

MDX MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
MDX 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

2012 Acura MDX vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi Q7 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr X5 saves $173/yr vs Infiniti FX35 19 MPG · $3,118/yr FX35 saves $173/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Cayenne saves $173/yr vs BMW X6 19 MPG · $3,118/yr X6 saves $173/yr vs Lexus GX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr MDX saves $194/yr vs Infiniti QX56 16 MPG · $3,703/yr MDX saves $411/yr vs Infiniti FX50 16 MPG · $3,703/yr MDX saves $411/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 15 MPG · $3,950/yr MDX saves $658/yr vs Land Rover LR4 14 MPG · $4,232/yr MDX saves $940/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Acura MDX?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Acura MDX use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Acura MDX?

The 2012 Acura MDX's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Acura MDX per year?

About $3,292 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $21.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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