Acura MDX Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Acura MDX as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Acura MDX is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Acura MDX Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Acura MDX Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Acura MDX?
The EPA classifies the Acura MDX as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Acura MDX considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Acura MDX is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.