Acura RL MPG and Fuel Economy
Acura have been manufacturing models of RL for 8 years, with the latest vehicle in 2012 having a combined MPG of 20.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2012 Acura RL is $3,700 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel driving a 2012 Acura RL.
🛢 The Acura RL will consume roughly 15 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Acura RL will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Acura RL.
The table below is a complete list of the 8 Acura RL fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Acura RL | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2011 Acura RL | 20 | $3,700 |
| 2010 Acura RL | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2009 Acura RL | 18 | $4,100 |
| 2008 Acura RL | 19 | $3,900 |
| 2007 Acura RL | 19 | $3,900 |
| 2006 Acura RL | 19 | $3,900 |
| 2005 Acura RL | 19 | $3,900 |
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