# Acura MDX specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 19-22 - **Drive:** AWD, FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Acura MDX is a small SUV rated at 19-22 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo. ## Every 2026 Acura MDX version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MDX FWD | 3.5L V6 | FWD | Automatic | 19/26 | 22 mpg | $3,750 | 411 g/mi | | MDX AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | Automatic | 19/25 | 21 mpg | $3,900 | 423 g/mi | | MDX AWD Type-S | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 17/21 | 19 mpg | $4,350 | 474 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Acura MDX specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19-22 | | 2025 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19-22 | | 2024 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19-22 | | 2023 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19-22 | | 2022 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 19-22 | | 2020 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-27 | | 2019 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-27 | | 2018 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-27 | | 2017 | 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 hybrid | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-27 | | 2016 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-23 | | 2015 | 3.5L V6 | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 21-23 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the MDX changed over the years? - **2022:** added 3.0L V6 turbo; dropped 3.0L V6 hybrid. - **2017:** added 3.0L V6 hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a MDX? The EPA puts the 2026 Acura MDX's fuel cost at **$3,750-$4,350 a year**, against about $2,182 for other current small SUVs: roughly 86% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $20,250 in fuel. ## MDX vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Acura MDX get? The 2026 Acura MDX is EPA-rated at 19-22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Acura MDX have? The 2026 Acura MDX comes with: 3.5L V6; 3.0L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Acura MDX? Yes. The Acura MDX has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Acura MDX year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2020 Acura MDX has the highest combined rating, up to 27 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Acura MDX for a year? About $3,750-$4,350 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2026 Acura MDX? The most efficient 2026 version, the MDX FWD, is rated 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Acura MDX emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 411-474 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2026 Acura MDX come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Acura MDX is offered with AWD and FWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Acura MDX cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,750-$4,350 compares with about $2,182 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## More Acura models - [Acura Integra](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-integra) - [Acura RDX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-rdx) - [Acura ILX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-ilx): discontinued - [Acura NSX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-nsx): discontinued - [Acura TLX](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-tlx): discontinued ## Other small SUVs - [Alfa Romeo Stelvio](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/alfa-romeo-stelvio) - [Audi Q3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-q3) - [Audi Q5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-q5) - [Audi SQ5](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/audi-sq5) - [BMW X1](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-x1) - [BMW X3](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-x3) - [BMW X4](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/bmw-x4) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/acura-mdx Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.