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Acura NSX MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 21 MPG combined in 2017–2022, the hybrid NSX Hybrid. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1991, 1995–1996 and 1998–2005).

Acura NSX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1991–2022152025MPG1991199520002005202221 MPG peaklowest peak 18Acura NSX: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025MPG1991199419961998200020022004201820202022peak 21
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its class
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2022 version, the NSX Hybrid. Put it next to its 1991 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Acura NSX has EPA ratings for 20 model years, 1991–2022, every one of them among two-seater cars. Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 17 two-seater cars in 1994, behind the class leader, the Honda Del Sol. In 1996 the most efficient version of the NSX still placed fifth from the bottom of 12 two-seater cars, where the Vector Avtech SC / M12 rated lowest.

Averaged over 1994–1998, the best version of the NSX placed fifth from the bottom of 11 among two-seater cars rated at least three years in that span. The name disappeared from EPA's lists after 2005 and returned in 2017, 11 model years later.

Among 27 two-seater cars, 2022

The NSX placed sixth. The class leader was the Mazda MX-5 Miata at 30 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, belongs to the Porsche 718.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 two-seater cars rated for 20221015202530NSX 21median 18MX-5 MiataBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 two-seater cars rated for 20221015202530NSX 21median 18

The NSX, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among two-seater cars.

1989–9311th of 24
1994–98seventh of 11
1999–0311th of 17
2019–23ninth of 25

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1991–1996 and 1998–2005.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2017–2022.

All 20 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2017–2022NSX Hybrid hybrid2121 / 22211
2004–2005NSX1816 / 22182
2000–2003NSX1815 / 22182
1998–1999NSX1816 / 22182
1995–1996NSX1816 / 22182
1993–1994NSX1917 / 22182
1992NSX1917 / 22192
1991NSX1816 / 22182

Version names in the EPA list: NSX, NSX Hybrid.

Same class, 2022

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