Against 502 other 4-cyl cars rated 2020–2022, the ILX beats their 26.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $62 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2013, the 1.5L 4-cyl Hybrid (2013–2014), does 38 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2015), 27.3: $396 a year apart.
Every Acura ILX engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 38 / 38 | 2013–2014 | $1,011 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 24.4 / 34.4 | 2016–2022 | $1,352 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 34 | 2013–2015 | $1,407 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 43.2 mpg, the Lexus IS 23 mpg and the Subaru WRX 22.3 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2022 ILX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2020–2022 | −$62 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,625 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Acura ILX gives up 10 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 24 in the city, $471 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (42%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the ILX changed over the years
The ILX peaked in 2014 at 32.5 mpg (31 city, 36 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2022 at 28 — 4.5 mpg apart, or $189 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 28. The biggest single-year change came in 2015: 32.5 to 28 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2020 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2019 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2018 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2017 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2016 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2015 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2014 | 31 / 36 | 2 | $1,182 | |
| 2013 | 31 / 36 | 2 | $1,182 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Acura ILX — 3 engines across 2013–2022. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,625. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Acura ILX get?
28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2013 the ILX has averaged 29.8 mpg.
Is the 2022 ILX more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which ILX year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 32.5 mpg combined (31 city, 36 highway).
Does the ILX get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 28 mpg for the 2022 ILX against 43.2 for the 2023 Toyota Corolla, about $482 a year more to run.
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