2003 Acura 3.5RL 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 3.5RL.

The 2003 Acura 3.5RL runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2003 Acura 3.5RL is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Acura 3.5RL Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2003 Acura 3.5RL gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2003 Acura 3.5RL is 18 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Acura 3.5RL?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2003 Acura 3.5RL is $4,100 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2003 Acura 3.5RL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Acura 3.5RL Consume?

The 2003 Acura 3.5RL will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2003 Acura 3.5RL.

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Acura Models from 2003

If you're interested in other Acura models from 2003, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
3.2CL20
3.2CL21
3.2TL21
MDX 4WD17
NSX18
NSX18
RSX26
RSX24
RSX25

Link To or Reference This Page

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  • "2003 Acura 3.5RL MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/3-5rl/2003.

  • "2003 Acura 3.5RL MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/3-5rl/2003. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2003 Acura 3.5RL MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/3-5rl/2003.