Acura RLX Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2020 Acura RLX as a Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2020):
The Acura RLX is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Acura RLX Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2019 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM7), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Midsize Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
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 RLX Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Acura RLX?
The EPA classifies the Acura RLX as a Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Acura RLX considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars), the Acura RLX is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.