Gas Mileage

2002 Acura RSX

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2002 Acura RSX

2002 Acura Models

  1. 3.2CL
  2. 3.2TL
  3. 3.5RL
  4. MDX
  5. NSX
  6. RSX
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the RSX gets up to 33 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the RSX gets up to 41.68 MPG on the highway, 26.92 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 32.03 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
41.68 MPG
Combined
32.03 MPG
City
26.92 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
81 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the RSX gets up to 31 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the RSX gets up to 39.90 MPG on the highway, 27.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 31.60 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
39.90 MPG
Combined
31.60 MPG
City
27.00 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
81 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
16 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the RSX gets up to 33 MPG on the highway, 27 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 22% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
City
27 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the RSX gets up to 42.00 MPG on the highway, 29.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 34.14 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
42.00 MPG
Combined
34.14 MPG
City
29.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (Hatchback):
81 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (Hatchback):
16 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2002 Subcompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the subcompact cars class in 2002 goes to the Volkswagen New Beetle with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 45 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 275% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Ferrari Ferrari 456 MGT / Mgta.

Volkswagen New Beetle
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Honda Civic HX
39 MPG (Manual - 1.7L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mitsubishi Mirage
35 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
Subaru Impreza AWD
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)
BMW 330CI
24 MPG (Manual - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Volvo C70 Convertible
23 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 5 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz CLK320
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder - Turbo)
Mercedes Benz CLK55 AMG Cabriolet
18 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa / Coupe..
13 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder - Turbo)
Ferrari Ferrari 456 MGT / Mgta
12 MPG (Manual - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder - Turbo)
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