2022 Acura RDX - Fuel Economy Test | Real-world Highway MPG
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2022
- Acura went with a fairly mundane 2.0-liter turbo inline-four for the "sporty" RDX A-Spec. This is a little disappointing because it isn't very exciting or efficient.
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Sorry but the RDX is not about the MPG. It’s about the joy of driving. Take it out on a drive up in the mountains and see how it shines.
We only have 3k on our 2024 RDX but so far haven’t seen 26 mpg. 18 or so around town and 24 hwy with the cruise set at 70 and premium gas. 22 mpg running regular gas. Had a 2020 CRV that got us 32 hwy and a 21 Audi Q5 that got us 35. Absolutely love driving the RDX but really expected a little better mpg.
Can’t complain when it’s an SH-AWD. It’s running on all 4 wheels. I love my 2024 RDX and that’s my only complaint, the fuel economy on this vehicle, but man does it drive so perfect! I’ll take this steering and handling over all the competition luxury vehicles.
can i install LPG gad on this car?
I just got my 2022 RDX Aspec Advance. Oddly identical to this one. The first tank I got about 18, but that was a lot of sitting and figuring out the touch screen and settings with the car running and a lot of fun on backroads with acceleration in sport mode. I had a 3 row RX with a 3.5 that I traded in. Got about 21 city and 26 mixed on regular. My RDX is up to 19.5 mpg in mixed driving and I’ve been in comfort and driving normally. I’m not going to say I regret my decision, but I’m definitely going to watch your review on mpg of any car I buy in the future as 19 mpg on premium at more than $5 for premium was not what I had in mind based off the window sticker. To be fair the RDX is one of the funnest SUVs I’ve ever driven and surprisingly fast for how small the engine is.
Also, I can confirm that regular fuel is perfectly fine. My mom just rolled over 11k miles on her 21 RDX only using regular. You just lose out on some extra power as you mentioned. Also, we've noticed similar fuel economy. We were able to squeeze out 30 mpg by staying below 65 on a longer trip, but nobody is driving that slowly. I borrowed it for a week and averaged 21 mpg with mixed driving.
93 Octan and keeping it under 65 on cruise control got me the same results. MPG plummets as soon as I bump it to 75, and at 80 it's back down to 21/23
Yup same on my 2019. Shame it's not better but can't have it all I guess, love the rest of the vehicle.
can i install LPG gad on this car?
Thanks for making actual pedestrian impressions, instead of listing of spec sheet. Really appreciate it.
Fuel economy is not the number 1 reason someone would buy an RDX. Yes, it's a luxury compact, however it's calling cards are its relative sportiness, looks, Super Handling AWD, etc. That said, it's fuel economy is ok. If the priority is fuel economy, then one would buy several other vehicles. The RDX, like many cars, crossovers, and Suvs are purchased for other reasons. I own one, and I'm ok with the MPG. Do I sometimes wish I got 30 or 40 mpgs? Sure! But if that was my top goal, I'd have bought a compact Suv that made that claim. However, for what I deemed important for me, and for the price, there's no other vehicle that I would buy. Everything else I like costs much more than the RDX. My fuel economy is in line with what was attained in the video, with city driving being considerably less, but I expected that. Also, I've noticed an improvement in my 2022 RDX A-Spec over the 6 months that I've owned it. Part of the reason is that I've learned how to maximize the fuel economy. I've been pleasantly surprised by that! If you're just driving to the store and back, primarily start and stop driving, the gas mileage will not be good. This is a 2.0 liter engine, yes, but it's a Turbo as well. My regular habits are very much mixed driving. It hits on the reasons that I bought it. It's super fun to drive, has great handling, and is super responsive. Those are the strengths of the RDX. Coupled with my experience with Acura, this is my 3rd, and I've had no problems whatsoever that really matter, and I have no regrets. If one keeps in mind why you would buy an RDX, as I've stated, then you'll enjoy it.
Great insight, thank you!
@@OMRREX you are quite welcome!
Good points! Would you mind to share how you maximized the fuel economy on your RDX? So we can all learn.
@@edwardlyd Sure. I just kept my eye on the gauge that shows how much mpgs you're getting and learned to be a little lighter on the gas peddle depending on what it showed. In other words, on upward grades of course you have to press the peddle a little harder, but learning over time to manipulate the acceleration based on gradients, at times almost coasting more, but trying as much as humanly possible to keep that horizontal gauge over 20 mphs and up as much as possible. My car seemed to adjust to my driving habits, but it's possible that I just adjusted my driving habits to fit the vehicle. Maybe a little of both. Staying on roads with less places to stop is of course advisable..
@@cmrdeaconblues Very much appreciated! I will give it a try :)
Specs on Luxury AWD CUV/SUVs I could find:
2022 RDX - 3777 lbs - 2.0 T - 272 HP/280 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM - 22cty / 28hwy /24cmb MPG
2022 Lincoln Corsair - 3843 lbs - 2.0T - 250HP/280lb-ft @ 5500rpm - 21/29/24 MPG
2022 Lexus RX 350 F Sport - 4222 lbs - 3.5v6 - 295HP/268lb-ft @ 4700rpm - 19/26/22 MPG
2022 Volvo XC60 (B5)- 4008 lbs - 2.0T - 247HP/258 lb-ft @ 1800rpm - 22/28/24 MPG
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA 35 - 3653 lbs- 2.0T - 302HP/295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm - 22/30/25 MPG
BMW X3 xDrive30i - 4149 lbs - 2.0T - 248HP/258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm - 21/28/24 MPG
BMW X5 xDrive40i - 4863 - 3.0T - 335HP / 330 lb-ft @ 1500 RM - 21/23/25
Infiniti QX50 - 4105 lbs - 2.0T - 268HP/280 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm - 22/28/25 MPG
Audi Q5 - 4079 lbs - 2.0T - 261HP/273 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM - 23/28/25 MPG
So honestly it's about in-line with the rest of the class, which in general aren't that great on gas mileage. This segment benefits the most from hybridization.
This was very helpful. I was having buyer's remorse wondering if I should've gone with an audi or lex, but saw the same numbers. Thank you!
Sounds about right. The RDX has really good torque for it's lower weight. Only the Merc/BMW X5 are close, but the RDX does deliver that HP/Torque much earlier in the low RPMs. Its not really good on MPGs, but with Sport+ and S mode it feels fast, faster than an SUV should be lol.
It would be in line with the rest of the class if it was accurate. My 2022 RDX gets 16.3 mpg on average with mixed driving, and that is not having a lead foot.
can i install LPG gad on this car?
I could usually only get 300 miles out of a tank, if that. It always wanted fuel. Sadly I had to trade it in. It would be nice if they had a hybrid RDX.
Went from a AcuraV6 thinking this will be better and boy do I regret it. The Acura RDX is a gas guzzler esp with speeds 70+ everywhere in Texas. Wish I would've known this instead of assuming gas millage would be better by stepping down on engines. Come on Honda expect better
I Know . here in Canada same . Everyone is Complaining for the MPG on the RDX ! Litter Regular gas in Ontario is 1.42 Can today . Not Cheap Thanks to OPEC +and Russia right !!! Acura attention --- get rid of the 10 speed shit box it is too expensive . Put CVT and smaller Tires save Fuel !
They really should put a sticker on these showing fuel economy before people buy them 😂 😮😊
The sticker says 28MPG which is super misleading lol also you'd expect a 4CYL turbo to be better than a 3.5V6 AWD weighing the same amount @@mj8495
can i install LPG gad on this car?
Its fuel economy is terrible. I own a 23 and love everything else but the fuel economy even in highway is bad
Driving down the highway, I can tell that many of the vehicles passing you on the freeway were getting similar if not worse mileage. I wouldn't buy an RDX new, but a used that is marked down to 25,000 is not a bad price. I can buy a lot of gas and have a lot less maintenance problems with the extra 20,000 that I didn't spend on a lexus or bmw .
I was going to add to this that these vehicles do seem to get better fuel mileage after break in. have seen 30mpg on the highway cruising at 75mpg. I also admittedly run AMS oil in everything and change every 5,000 instead of 7,500.
I have a 2021 RDX Advance, and I averaged 26 mpg on the highway using regular gas. When I use premium fuel, my highway mileage increases to 27 mph. I didn’t by the car solely for fuel economy, but of course fuel economy was a consideration.
I love my RDX Aspec but I am disappointed with the MPG. I get 17-18 mpg. 50/50 city and highway and I on am easy on the accelerator.
can i install LPG gad on this car?
Tried to get the NX - way to small - my shoulder hits the B piller , and the turbo model is just as bad on fuel
The RX is actually much closer in size, but good luck getting a hybrid if you want better fuel economy 😊
Great Info Charlie. I’m in agreement with you on this one
Charlie, Maybe it needs a 12 speed transmission to maximize mpg ;-)
Hah! More gears always equals more mpgs
DM, good real life review which exposes the real MPGs which are very close to the expressed / disclosed MPGs. Your comments about the MPGs being just ehhhh, is a little out of context. The RDX ( I have a 2022 MDX , but wrestled with the 2021 RDX at the time I leased my car - the 2022 RDX has been Updated a bit) is a Sport Compact SUV with a tip of the line SH-AWD system. The Advance model (which is the way I would go) has Active Suspension Dampening System which other reviewers rave about (Amazingly, the MDX does not have that system in the American Models but is included in the Canadian models of the MDX?). But, pertaining to MPGs which is the substance of this review, is slightly disappointing. Probably about 10-15% shy of what you would expect today, especially on Premium gas. But aside from the somewhat frustrating Touch Pad Intuitive Pad (TTIP), you would be hard pressed to get a better overall SUV with these features for this money.
Not sure if it is generational differences or people who grew up with hybrids and Prius-type mileage, but for this type of vehicle, MPG is right about where you would expect it to be. Want boring appliance with good MPG? Get CRV or RAV4. I had a V6 Murano and averaged 22 mpg driving it gently, but it was super smooth (and boring). Wife has Honda Insight and gets about 50 MPG...but that car is way too small for me, has harsh ride and is not practical for my needs. So, do your research before buying, and buy what actually meets your needs 😊
I love the RDX and cross-shopped it against the CRV Sport Touring...if MPG was #1 on my list I would have bought that and saved $10k, BUT my top priorities were 1) Comfort 2) Fun/Engaging to drive 3) Reliable. So RDX was best overall, but involves tradeoffs. Do I want the 30 mpg of my old 140 HP Accord? You bet, bet the trade-offs are worth it...to me. As they say, YMMV 😊
I know two people with RDX’s and both of them complain how horrendous the fuel economy is. One of them traded it in for a CRV because it was horrendous.
The 2.0T is great power, but terrible fuel economy. I had a 2.0T accord with 90% city driving. I averaged 19mpg. Now I have a 24 x3 M40i with a 6-cylinder and I average 22.
I hear what you're you saying. But the RDX is similar to other options in the compact luxury SUV market. Unless it's a hybrid, they are all getting low 20s. Unless you're getting an Integra (or ZDX), you don't buy an Acura if fuel efficiency is high on your list.
This whole segment is ripe for hybrids. Unfortunately, Accura has gone 'all-in' with electric as their only future alternative to ICE.
@@edr4973 I’m just saying the 2.0T from Honda gets worse fuel efficiency then V6’s. It’s too small of an engine for weight and size. A pilot can get better fuel efficiency than a 2.0T RDX or TLX.
People buying Acura’s don’t buy them for fuel savings, but I’m sure it’s important to owners.
I’m 2022 RDX owner. I think the issue is that Acura RDX 10th gear is shifted passed 90km/h 55mph. Any speed faster will be more than 2000rpm. That brings very bad fuel economy during highway cruising. I usually drive avg 110km/h 70mph on hwy just by following car flow. Fuel economy is just 10Km/L 23mpg. The adjustment about gear changing is nonsense. The only best fuel economy is at 60kmh 37mph - about 14km/L 33mpg. Still it is a fun car to drive in the long term.
Definitely trading my 21 aspec for 22 aspec adavnce i miss HUD,heated steering, and power fold mirrors.
Just drove from Philadelphia to Providence, RI in my 2021 RDX advanced with 10k miles on the odometer and averaged 31 mpg.
What was your avg speed? From Philly to at least till NYC, ppl usually do 75-80 on i95 and it's hard staying back with all the traffic zooming past you lol
I don’t believe you. I barely got 25 at 80 mph on a 3 hr trip
Our Odyssey (fully loaded) betters this fuel mileage on the highway. Crazy.
‘22 Elite model. 29mpg hwy during 2,000mi round-trip this year.
Grear car mpg sucks i can get one cheap from family but 21mpg ill stick with my camry. The number is around 21 highway and city 2 year test
The complaint about the fuel econ would make more sense if that weren’t entirely typical for the class, except for the Lexus hybrid. But that’s an anomaly- as you know.
This is only my 2022 acura rdx a-spec do only 15 miles from gallon gas?
Mine too. RDX A-spec FWD.
I bought PMC what gasoline I need. Regular or premium
My 2019 Honda Odyssey with a 3.5L V6 will get 28-30 mpg on a run like that...
Tbh he would probably get that or slightly higher at a speed of 60 mph
@@ca1wi1 Except the Odyssey will also do better than that at 60 mph. Here they got 32mpg with an odyssey ua-cam.com/video/qV2it-T3Qlw/v-deo.htmlsi=d9fwSthxW3eFfSin&t=375
Crazy that a vehicle with less displacement and less weight will get 6 mpg worse mileage.
We do a lot of local driving. I’m getting 14 mpg. Feeling a little duped.
Just how is it that BMW's B58 can do 30mpg with 400hp when this can't hit 26??
Better engine
Ikr? BMW has more aggressive tires too.
BMW engineering is superior.
Valvetronic and double VANOS are seriously cool tech. As much as I personally love Honda/Acura, BMW is the best in the business currently imo
Those numbers are for the 3.0L Turbo B58 that is 382 HP and is found in the M440i, which is a sedan that at 3781 lbs is 1000lbs lighter than the 4863 lb X5.
-The same X5 that gets 21/23/25, with 335HP / 330 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM, compared to the 22/28/24 the RDX is rated for coming in with 272 HP / 280 Lb-ft @ 1600 RPM.-
-On paper, most folks would take the similar MPG with additional 60 HP, but the xDrive40i has an MSRP of $60,600, versus the $50,100 MSRP of the RDX. Then in looking at the spec sheet, the RDX comes with a TON of standard features, while even adaptive cruise control, a sunroof, a heads-up-display, and even the dang back-up camera is Optional on the BMW. So most people will be paying $15-20k more for the BMW than they would for an Acura.-
-But that's a different convo.-
Edit: Fair point below from @MSTWNTD
Thé other car you mentioned either cost a lot more or are slower less fun to drive. For the price Acura can’t be beaten for the value
I drive the 2017 Lexus IS300 and it saves more fuel, I was going to get Acura RDX or TLX but Lexus is more faster and powerful acceleration.
And Lexus is more luxury and reliable than Acura
I average 16.3 mpg with mixed driving which is atrocious, and no I don't have a lead foot.
Thanking about buying a rdx how’s the fuel economy I do more city driving then highway. Pls respond anyone who has one currently. Thanks
My daily commute is about 7miles round trip in the city. Average is 18mpg.
@@tuyhl I appreciate the response greatly
Acura has standard remote start installed but they want you to pay monthly subscription. Very low scumbag move
You only need to pay for Acura link if you want the phone version. The remote start on your key fob will always work. 😊
My bmw is a coupe with a 3L 6 cylinder and I get similar mpg lol
The way to get the best gas mileage is to keep the A/C off.
No offense.. you do realize it goes 0-60 in under 6 seconds.. get a CRV if you want fuel economy..
Subaru outback and Forester are better than this Acura
Of course they are better. 181 Hp instead of 272HP.
@@gair1944 Subaru wilderness edition have 260 HP which is still not bad as compare to 272 hp
@@randomfootages9120good point