Acura TLX Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2025 Acura TLX as a Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2025):
The Acura TLX is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Acura TLX Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2022 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2021 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
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 TLX Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Acura TLX?
The EPA classifies the Acura TLX as a Compact 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 TLX considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars), the Acura TLX is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.