2016 Acura MDX 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD.

The 2016 Acura MDX 4WD has 2 model options: Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L and Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L.

The 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD is 22 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L221926
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L211826

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Acura MDX 4WD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD is $3,425.

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 2016 Acura MDX 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,625 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
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L$3,500spend $6,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L14
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Emit?

The 2016 Acura MDX 4WD will emit an average of about 6,195,000 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 211 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Acura MDX 4WD model options.

Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,165,000
Trees Needed to Offset294
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Acura MDX 4WD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,225,000
Trees Needed to Offset296
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2016 Acura MDX 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/mdx-4wd/2016.

  • "2016 Acura MDX 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/mdx-4wd/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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