2003 Acura 3.2CL MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Acura 3.2CL.

The 2003 Acura 3.2CL has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L and Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L.

The 2003 Acura 3.2CL Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Acura 3.2CL Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Acura 3.2CL Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Acura 3.2CL is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L201726
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L211727

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Acura 3.2CL?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Acura 3.2CL is $3,600.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Acura 3.2CL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Acura 3.2CL Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Acura 3.2CL will consume in one year is 15 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L15
Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Acura 3.2CL Emit?

The 2003 Acura 3.2CL will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2003 Acura 3.2CL.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2003 Acura 3.2CL model options.

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Acura 3.2CL Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Acura 3.2CL Automatic (S5) 6-cyl, 3.2 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.2
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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