2008 Acura RL MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Acura RL.

The 2008 Acura RL 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 2008 Acura RL is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Acura RL Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Acura RL gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2008 Acura RL is 19 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Acura RL?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Acura RL is $3,900 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 2008 Acura RL to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Acura RL Consume?

The 2008 Acura RL will consume roughly 16 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 2008 Acura RL.

City MPG 16
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $8,000
Fuel Cost $3,900
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S5)
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Related Acura Models from 2008

If you're interested in other Acura models from 2008, 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.

Model Combined MPG
RDX 4WD 19
TL 21
TSX 22
MDX 4WD 17
TL 21
TSX 23
TL 20

Disclaimer

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