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Acura RSX MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Acura RSX, from 2002 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2006, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2006 model is 30% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (26 vs. 20 MPG).

Most efficient year200626 MPG combined
Latest (2006)26 MPG$1,788/yr to fuel
First rated (2002)26 MPG$1,788/yr at today's prices
Model years rated515 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • RSX, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every RSX model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2006 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 23
24 / 31 20 — 3 $1,788
2005 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 23
24 / 31 19 — 3 $1,788
2004 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 30 19 — 3 $1,788
2003 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
24 / 30 19 — 3 $1,788
2002 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
23 / 30 22 — 3 $1,788

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare RSX model years

See how much a newer RSX would save over an older one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Acura RSX year has the best fuel economy?

The 2002 Acura RSX, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Acura RSX?

The 2006 Acura RSX is rated up to 26 MPG combined.

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