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2026 Acura MDX Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years39 variantsUp to 27 MPG combined
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2026 Acura MDX Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Acura MDX gets 22 mpg combined on the 3.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,736 lbs, measures 198.4 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
22 mpg (19 city / 26 hwy)
Best configuration: 3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10) · other 2026 trims rate 19–22 mpg combined
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
3.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10) · 2 powertrains offered
Curb weight
4,736 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: MDX TYPE S 4DR SUV AWD
Length
198.4 in · 78.7 in wide · 66.9 in tall
Wheelbase
113.8 in
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Acura MDX trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622

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Acura MDX Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2022–2026153.0L, 3.5LAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD22
2015–2020243.0L, 3.5LAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel DriveSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27

Acura MDX — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S10)Front-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive262727Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive262727Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192521Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive262727Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (AM-S7)All-Wheel Drive262727Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive202723Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)Front-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive192622Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S9)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202823Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive182721Premium Gasoline

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Acura MDX — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Acura MDX?

The Acura MDX is EPA-rated at up to 27 MPG combined (26 city / 27 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2020 model year.

What engine does the 2026 Acura MDX have?

The Acura MDX uses a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Acura MDX are covered here?

This page documents 39 verified Acura MDX configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Acura MDX is the most fuel efficient?

The 2020 Acura MDX holds the highest combined rating at 27 MPG; the 2022 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 23%) across the 11 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Acura MDX have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Acura MDX — 3L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Acura MDX front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Acura MDX appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.

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