The Acura Integra does 26.2 mpg combined (23.6 city, 30 highway), which works out to about $1,466 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 1.5L 4-cyl does 32.8 mpg while 1.8L 4-cyl does 24.3 — a difference of $409 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Acura Integra engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Acura Integra ranges from 32.8 down to 24.3 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $409 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 29.8 / 37 | 2023–2026 | $1,171 | |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 23 / 28 | 1986–1989 | $1,536 | |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 21.8 / 28.3 | 1990–2001 | $1,580 |
What that actually costs
The Acura Integra burns a gallon every 26.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 458 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.122 |
| Fuel per year | $1,466 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,330 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$28 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,573 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Acura Integra gives up 6.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 30 out there against 23.6 in town, a 27% drop worth $347 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 23.6 mpg | $1,627 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.4 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the Integra changed over the years
The Integra peaked in 2025 at 33 mpg (30 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 23 — 10 mpg apart, or $506 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 32. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2025 | 30 / 37 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2024 | 30 / 37 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2023 | 30 / 37 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2001 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2000 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1999 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1998 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1997 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1996 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1995 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1994 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1993 | 22 / 29 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1992 | 22 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 1991 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1990 | 21 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 1989 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1988 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1987 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1986 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Acura Integra — 3 engines across 1986–2026. 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 $2,573. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Acura Integra get?
26.2 mpg combined on average — 23.6 in the city and 30 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1986–2026.
How much does a Acura Integra cost in fuel per year?
About $1,466 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,330 over five years, or 0.122 dollars a mile.
Which Integra engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 32.8 mpg, against 24.3 for the 1.8L 4-cyl — a difference of about $409 a year.
Is the Integra good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Integra figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Acura Integra is $2,573 against the $1,466 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 33 and 23 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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