2026 Acura RDX Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Acura RDX Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Acura RDX gets 23 mpg combined on the 2.0L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 4,090 lbs, measures 187.8 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 23 mpg (21 city / 26 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S10)
- Curb weight
- 4,090 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: RDX A-SPEC 4DR SUV
- Length
- 187.8 in · 74.8 in wide · 65.7 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2026 Acura RDX trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 |
| Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 |
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View details →Acura RDX 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.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2026 | 26 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 |
| 2015–2018 | 8 | 3.5L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 |
Acura RDX — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 27 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 27 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
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What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Acura RDX?
The Acura RDX is EPA-rated at up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2023 model year.
What engine does the 2026 Acura RDX have?
The Acura RDX uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Acura RDX are covered here?
This page documents 34 verified Acura RDX configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Acura RDX is the most fuel efficient?
The 2023 Acura RDX holds the highest combined rating at 24 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 23 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 4%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Acura RDX have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Acura RDX — 2L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Acura RDX front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Acura RDX appears in 3 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.