2012 Acura RDX 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Acura RDX 2WD.

The 2012 Acura RDX 2WD runs on premium gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD 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 2012 Acura RDX 2WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Acura RDX 2WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Acura RDX 2WD gets up to 19 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Acura RDX 2WD is 21 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Acura RDX 2WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Acura RDX 2WD is $3,500 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 2012 Acura RDX 2WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Acura RDX 2WD Consume?

The 2012 Acura RDX 2WD will consume roughly 14 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 2012 Acura RDX 2WD.

City MPG19
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related Acura Models from 2012

If you're interested in other Acura models from 2012, 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.

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  • "2012 Acura RDX 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/rdx-2wd/2012.

  • "2012 Acura RDX 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/rdx-2wd/2012. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2012 Acura RDX 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/rdx-2wd/2012.