Against 265 other 4-cyl cars rated 2004–2006, the RSX beats their 24.4 mpg average by 1.6 mpg, about $97 a year.
Every Acura RSX engine, compared
The Acura RSX was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23.8 / 30.4 | 2002–2006 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Celica gets 28 mpg and the Audi TT 20.5 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2006 RSX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2004–2006 | −$97 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 Acura RSX gives up 7 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 24 in the city, $361 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the RSX changed over the years
Combined figure across the 5 model years the RSX was rated in, all of them at 26 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2005 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2004 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2003 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2002 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Acura RSX — 1 engine across 2002–2006. 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 $2,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2006 Acura RSX get?
26 mpg combined, 24 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the RSX has averaged 26 mpg.
Is the 2006 RSX more efficient than the 2005?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Does the RSX get better gas mileage than the Toyota Celica?
No: 26 mpg for the 2006 RSX against 28 for the 2005 Toyota Celica, about $106 a year more to run.
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