How many miles per gallon does a 2006 Acura CSX get?
The 2006 Acura CSX, sold in Canada, typically achieves about 33–34 miles per gallon in mixed driving. With a manual transmission you can expect roughly 31 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway; with an automatic, around 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
The CSX is the Canadian-market version of the Honda Civic from that era, sharing its 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine and most drivetrain components. Because of that shared lineage, its fuel-efficiency characteristics align with Civic benchmarks of the mid-2000s. This article provides a practical look at the typical ranges you could see in everyday use, along with factors that influence real-world mileage.
Estimated mpg by transmission
The figures below reflect typical estimates for the 2006 CSX under normal driving conditions. They can vary with maintenance, driving style, and climate.
- Manual transmission: approximately 31 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway.
- Automatic transmission: approximately 29 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
In real-world driving, your actual mpg may differ based on how you drive and how well the car is maintained.
Overall, these ratings place the CSX in the low-to-mid 30s mpg range for mixed driving, with highway trips yielding the higher end of that range.
What affects the CSX's mileage?
Several factors can push mpg higher or lower from these baseline figures. Understanding them can help you maximize efficiency.
- Driving style: Smooth acceleration and gradual braking improve fuel economy.
- Tire pressure and condition: Under-inflated tires reduce efficiency and fuel economy.
- Maintenance: Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and spark plug upkeep help maintain engine efficiency.
- Load and gear: Extra weight and roof racks can decrease mpg; removing unnecessary loads helps.
By addressing these factors, CSX owners can approach the upper end of the vehicle’s fuel-economy range.
Tips to maximize fuel economy
- Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure level.
- Drive with steady, moderate acceleration and anticipate stops to minimize braking.
- Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule; use quality oil and replace air filters as required.
- Remove unused roof racks or car-top cargo when not in use to reduce drag.
- Warm up the engine efficiently in cold weather and avoid excessive idling.
These practices can help you get closer to the CSX’s higher end of the MPG range in daily use.
Summary
The 2006 Acura CSX delivers approximately 33–34 mpg combined in typical mixed driving, with manual transmissions edging toward the lower 30s in city driving and higher 30s on highways, and automatics landing in the high 20s to high 30s in mixed conditions. The numbers are consistent with its Civic-based design and can be influenced significantly by driving habits and maintenance. For those looking to maximize efficiency, mindful driving, proper tire maintenance, and minimizing extra weight are effective strategies.
