How many miles per gallon does a 2001 Acura RSX get?
There is no 2001 Acura RSX. The RSX was introduced for the 2002 model year, with mpg that varies by trim and transmission. In general, you’ll see MPG in the mid-20s to low-30s depending on setup and driving conditions.
What follows is a detailed look at how fuel economy broken down by trim and transmission, so you can estimate what a used RSX might get in everyday driving.
RSX model-year timeline and MPG basics
The RSX arrived in the United States as a successor to the Integra, first offered in 2002 and produced through 2006. It’s a front-wheel-drive sport compact powered by a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine in two configurations: the base K20A2 and the higher-output K20A3 used in the Type-S. MPG varies by year, transmission, and driving conditions, but most examples fall in the mid-20s combined under EPA testing.
EPA mileage estimates by trim
The following figures reflect typical EPA estimates for US-market RSX models from 2002 through 2006. They can vary a bit by year and transmission.
- Base RSX (2.0L K20A2), manual transmission: about 23 mpg city / 30 mpg highway; roughly 26 mpg combined.
- Base RSX (2.0L K20A2), automatic transmission: generally similar to the manual, often around 23 mpg city / 30 mpg highway; roughly 25–26 mpg combined.
- RSX Type-S (2.0L K20A3), manual transmission: approximately 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway; about 25 mpg combined.
- RSX Type-S (2.0L K20A3), automatic transmission: commonly in the low-to-mid 20s combined, with EPA ratings often around 24–26 mpg combined depending on year.
Note: EPA estimates are guidelines and real-world fuel economy can vary based on vehicle condition, tire choice, maintenance, and driving style.
Additional considerations
Real-world fuel economy depends on city versus highway driving, how well the car is maintained, tire type and pressure, and driving habits. A well-tuned RSX typically performs close to its EPA numbers when driven under normal conditions.
Summary
There is no 2001 Acura RSX; the model year began in 2002. For the 2002–2006 RSX, fuel economy generally sits in the mid-20s combined, with the base model around 26 mpg combined and the Type-S around 25 mpg combined, varying by transmission and year. If you’re considering a used RSX, check the exact EPA rating for the specific year and transmission, along with the vehicle’s maintenance history.
