Against 303 other V6 cars rated 1993–1995, the Legend sits right on their 18.7 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1986, the 2.5L 6-cyl (1986–1987), does 20 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.2L 6-cyl (1991–1995), 19: $101 a year apart.
Every Acura Legend engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 18 / 23 | 1986–1987 | $1,920 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 17 / 22 | 1988–1990 | $2,021 | |
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 16.8 / 22.4 | 1991–1995 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Audi A4 gets 20 mpg, the Volkswagen Jetta 23.7 mpg and the Subaru Legacy 24 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 1995 Legend. The Legend costs the most of them to run: $421 a year more than the Subaru Legacy.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1995) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1993–1995 | −$32 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,635 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1995 Acura Legend gives up 5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 17 in the city, $514 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1995) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Legend changed over the years
The Legend peaked in 1987 at 20 mpg (18 city, 23 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1995 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1995 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1993 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1990 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1988 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1987 | 18 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1986 | 18 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Acura Legend — 3 engines across 1986–1995. 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 $3,635. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1995 Acura Legend get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1986 the Legend has averaged 19.2 mpg.
Is the 1995 Legend more efficient than the 1994?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Legend year has the best gas mileage?
The 1987, at 20 mpg combined (18 city, 23 highway).
Does the Legend get better gas mileage than the Audi A4?
No: 19 mpg for the 1995 Legend against 20 for the 1996 Audi A4, about $101 a year more to run.
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