Gas Mileage

2008 Acura RL

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura Models

  1. MDX 4WD
  2. RDX 4WD
  3. RL
  4. TL
  5. TSX
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 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 RL gets up to 24 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.5 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 RL gets up to 33.04 MPG on the highway, 20.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.56 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.04 MPG
Combined
24.56 MPG
City
20.30 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
99 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Midsize Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize cars class in 2008 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 46 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 318% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Arnage.

Toyota Prius
46 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Camry Hybrid
34 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Nissan Altima Hybrid
34 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 528XI
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Lexus GS 350 AWD
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Lexus GS 460
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
BMW 535I
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
12 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Arnage
11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
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