Against 232 other Hybrid cars rated 2020–2022, the NSX trails their 29.5 mpg average by 8.5 mpg, about $527 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1991, the 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid (2017–2022), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3L 6-cyl (1991–2005), 18.2: $281 a year apart.
Every Acura NSX engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl Hybrid | 21 / 22 | 2017–2022 | $1,829 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.9 / 22 | 1991–2005 | $2,110 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Audi R8 gets 17 mpg, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 19.8 mpg and the Porsche 718 Cayman 22.5 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2022 NSX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2020–2022 | +$527 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,068 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 Acura NSX gives up 1 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 21 in the city, $84 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +1 mpg (5%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the NSX changed over the years
The NSX peaked in 2022 at 21 mpg (21 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2005 at 18 — 3 mpg apart, or $304 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2020 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2019 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2017 | 21 / 22 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2003 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1994 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1993 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1992 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Acura NSX — 2 engines across 1991–2022. 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 $4,068. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 Acura NSX get?
21 mpg combined, 21 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the NSX has averaged 19.1 mpg.
Is the 2022 NSX more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which NSX year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022, at 21 mpg combined (21 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the NSX get better gas mileage than the Audi R8?
Yes: 21 mpg for the 2022 NSX against 17 for the 2023 Audi R8, about $430 a year less to run.
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