Acura · Midsize cars · Hybrid
Acura RLX Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2020
The Acura RLX Hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2020, at 28 MPG combined, 6th of 12 midsize cars, in the upper half, ahead of 55% of the others.
- 28MPG combined6th of 12 in class
- $2,950a year in fuel8th of 12 in class
- 316g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The midsize cars rated for 2020 run from 12 to 42 MPG, with a median of 27.5 MPG.
Across every class it is 4th of 8 hybrid models, in the upper half, ahead of 57% of the others.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Kia Optima Plug-in hybrid at 41 MPG and just behind it is the Ford Fusion at 27 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $2,950. That is $300 more than the midsize cars median of $2,650, which makes it 8th of 12 midsize cars, in the lower half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 316 g/mile, 6 g/mile below the midsize cars median of 321.5.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 28 and on the highway 29, 1 better on the open road. The data lists one version for 2020: RLX Hybrid: 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S7), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX Hybrid: 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AM-S7), AWD | 28 | 28 | 29 | $2,950 | 316 |
Year by year
The Acura RLX Hybrid is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 28 MPG in both 2019 and 2020.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 316 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 | 28 | $2,950 | 316 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fusion | Gasoline | 27 | $2,500 | 2020 |
| Buick Regal | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2020 |
| Lexus GS | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2020 |
| Kia Optima Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | 41 | $1,650 | 2020 |
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | Hybrid | 42 | $1,600 | 2020 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.