Acura RL MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 2011–2012. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1999–2004 and 2009–2010).

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750.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2012 version. Put it next to its 1996 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Acura RL has EPA ratings for 17 model years, 1996–2012, every one of them among midsize cars. In 2000 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 42 midsize cars, where the Bentley Arnage rated lowest.

Among 47 midsize cars, 2012

The RL placed 40th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 50 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

The RL, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

1994–9820th of 33

1999–0335th of 45

2004–0835th of 44

2009–1340th of 46

Where the engine list turned over

2009
New: 3.7-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 18 MPG.

All 17 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2011–2012	RL	20	17 / 24	20	1
2009–2010	RL	18	16 / 22	18	1
2005–2008	RL	19	16 / 24	19	1
1999–2004	3.5RL	18	16 / 22	18	1
1996–1998	3.5RL	19	17 / 23	19	1

Version names in the EPA list: 3.5RL, RL.

Same class, 2012

Toyota Prius50 MPG Mazda Speed 321 MPG BMW 7 Series20 MPG Ferrari FF13 MPG