Gas Mileage

2008 Acura TL

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Acura TL

2008 Acura Models

  1. MDX 4WD
  2. RDX 4WD
  3. RL
  4. TL
  5. TSX
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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 - 3.2L - 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 TL gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.2 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 TL gets up to 37.00 MPG on the highway, 22.45 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.28 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 65% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.00 MPG
Combined
27.28 MPG
City
22.45 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
98 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

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 TL gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 53% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
17 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 TL gets up to 35.70 MPG on the highway, 21.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.94 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 68% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.70 MPG
Combined
25.94 MPG
City
21.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
98 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 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 TL gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
18 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 TL gets up to 37.70 MPG on the highway, 22.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.57 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 67% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.70 MPG
Combined
27.57 MPG
City
22.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
98 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
12 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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