2018 Acura TLX FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2018 Acura TLX FWD.

The 2018 Acura TLX FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L.

The 2018 Acura TLX FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2018 Acura TLX FWD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2018 Acura TLX FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2018 Acura TLX FWD is 26 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L272333
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L242032

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2018 Acura TLX FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2018 Acura TLX FWD is $2,925.

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 2018 Acura TLX FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,125 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 (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,750spend $2,250 more
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L$3,100spend $4,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2018 Acura TLX FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2018 Acura TLX FWD will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L11
Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2018 Acura TLX FWD Emit?

The 2018 Acura TLX FWD will emit an average of about 5,235,000 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 179 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2018 Acura TLX FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2018 Acura TLX FWD model options.

Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Acura TLX FWD Automatic (AM-S8) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,950,000
Trees Needed to Offset236
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2018 Acura TLX FWD Automatic (S9) 6-cyl, 3.5 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,520,000
Trees Needed to Offset263
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2018 Acura TLX FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/tlx-fwd/2018.

  • "2018 Acura TLX FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/tlx-fwd/2018. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2018 Acura TLX FWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/acura/tlx-fwd/2018.