Photo: Acura MDX by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Acura · model year 2026
2026 Acura MDX FWD
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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Ordered by fuel a year #1398 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Acura MDX FWD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA’s Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class. Its 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission deliver 22 MPG combined, with 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA estimates $3,750 in yearly fuel cost and 411 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 22 MPG combined on the EPA cycle
- 26 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive SUV layout
- Automatic S10 transmission
Watch for
- 19 MPG city rating
- $3,750 annual EPA fuel cost
- 411 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. SUV shoppers who prefer front-wheel drive Drivers with substantial highway mileage Buyers comfortable budgeting $3,750 a year for fuel
The 2026 Acura MDX FWD makes sense for someone seeking a front-drive SUV with a six-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The EPA’s 22 MPG combined figure is the central ownership number, with city driving rated at 19 MPG and highway travel at 26 MPG. A projected $3,750 in annual fuel cost is substantial, and emissions are listed at 411 grams per mile. Compare those figures with other SUVs, especially if most of your driving is in town.
What it is
The 2026 Acura MDX FWD is an SUV that runs on gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, and an automatic S10 transmission. The EPA classifies it as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
The numbers
The figure to start with is 22 MPG combined. That is the EPA’s combined city-and-highway rating for this MDX. It is rated at 19 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway, so stop-and-go use returns fewer miles per gallon than steady highway travel.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $3,750. The estimate reflects this gasoline SUV’s 22 MPG combined rating. Its tailpipe output is 411 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
Use the 22 MPG combined figure when lining up this MDX against other SUVs. Its 19 city and 26 highway ratings show how the result changes with driving conditions.
Who it suits
This MDX suits a buyer who wants an SUV with front-wheel drive and a gasoline six-cylinder engine, and who can budget the EPA’s $3,750 yearly fuel estimate. The 26 MPG highway rating fits drivers whose miles are mostly on open roads.
Trade-offs
The MDX’s highway rating is 7 MPG higher than its city rating, so urban driving is less efficient. Front-wheel drive is the only drive layout listed here. The 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and 411-gram-per-mile CO2 figure come with the stated fuel cost.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Acura MDX FWD if a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive matches your needs and the EPA fuel estimate fits your budget. Its combined rating gives you a straightforward planning number, while the city and highway figures help set expectations for your route mix. Buyers focused on reducing yearly fuel spending should weigh that $3,750 estimate against other SUVs before deciding.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 22 MPG
- City MPG
- 19 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 411 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.5 L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Acura MDX FWD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,750.
What drivetrain does the MDX FWD use?
It uses front-wheel drive and is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
What engine and transmission are listed?
The powertrain is a 3.5-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine with an automatic S10 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 411 grams of CO2 per mile.
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