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2012 Acura RL MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Acura RL is a midsize car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on premium gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2012, it ranks 44th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #44 of 50 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Acura RL's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 2012 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $888
  2. 2Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
  3. 3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
  4. 4Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
  6. 44Acura RL20 MPG $2,962
  7. 50Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558
2012 RLOther midsize carsClass median: $1,980/yr

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

RL MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
AWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
RL
Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Passenger volume
99 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

2012 Acura RL vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Acura RL?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Acura RL use?

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

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

The 2012 Acura RL's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

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

About $2,962 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $19.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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