2026 Acura MDX AWD

The CarCody take

The 2026 Acura MDX AWD is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 combined MPG, with 19 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,900 and tailpipe emissions at 423 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive SUV Highway-focused SUV shoppers Buyers seeking a six-cylinder gasoline engine

What it is

The 2026 Acura MDX AWD is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive.

The defining EPA figure is 21 combined MPG. That combines the 19 MPG city rating and 25 MPG highway rating.

The numbers

In city driving, the MDX AWD is rated at 19 MPG. On the highway, it is rated at 25 MPG.

Its EPA class is Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. The body style is SUV, and the drivetrain is all-wheel drive.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $3,900. The vehicle runs on gasoline and returns 21 MPG in combined driving.

Tailpipe carbon dioxide is listed at 423 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use the fuel-efficient SUVs chart to place the MDX AWD's 21 combined MPG beside other SUVs. Its 19 city and 25 highway ratings show how its result changes with driving conditions.

You can also browse Acura cars when comparing this model with other vehicles from the same maker.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants all-wheel drive and an SUV body with a six-cylinder gasoline engine. The 25 MPG highway figure fits buyers whose miles are mostly on open roads.

Its 21 combined MPG gives a single figure for mixed city and highway use.

Trade-offs

City driving is rated at 19 MPG, below the 25 MPG highway figure. EPA's annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,900.

The trade is a gasoline six-cylinder powertrain with all-wheel drive, rather than a more fuel-focused setup. Tailpipe emissions are 423 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose the MDX AWD if your priorities include an SUV shape, all-wheel drive, and a six-cylinder gasoline engine. Its running figure is straightforward: 21 MPG across mixed use, with better economy on highways than in town. Budget around $3,900 for a year of fuel under the EPA estimate. Drivers focused mainly on lower fuel spending should compare that figure with other SUVs before deciding.