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Acura · model year 2026
2026 Acura RDX AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 10 Acura cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 441 - 230 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #230 of 479 - 381 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #381 of 521 - 10 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #10 of 1,172 - 532 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #532 of 1,362 - 1221 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1221 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Acura RDX AWD is a gasoline SUV in the EPA Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and automatic 10-speed transmission are paired with all-wheel drive. EPA fuel economy is rated at 23 MPG combined, 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,550, and tailpipe CO2 is 385 grams per mile. These figures give SUV shoppers several ways to consider running costs and fuel use, including separate city and highway ratings. The model-year and drivetrain are specific: this entry covers the 2026 RDX AWD, not an unspecified RDX configuration. Buyers comparing SUVs can weigh its combined rating against the city and highway numbers and note the stated annual cost and emissions figure.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive
- 27 MPG highway
- 23 MPG combined
- Automatic 10-speed transmission
Watch for
- 21 MPG city
- Annual fuel cost is $3,550
- Tailpipe CO2 is 385 grams per mile
Who it suits. It may suit SUV shoppers who want all-wheel drive and are comparing gasoline running costs. The city, highway and combined ratings offer separate fuel-economy figures to consider.
The 2026 RDX AWD is rated at 23 MPG combined, with a 27 MPG highway figure. Its $3,550 annual fuel cost and 385 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 rating are important considerations.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 385 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
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