Acura MDX vs. Chevrolet HHR MPG

Chart is based on 251 fuel economy reports for the Acura MDX and 393 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet HHR.

Acura MDX MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	40	40	70	18.8
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	10	35	55	65	20.0
2011	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	8	10	31	50	62	16.5
2010	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	12	0	58	30	67	15.4
2009	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	15	21	59	94	18.7
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	15	24	51	71	19.6
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	13	32	52	73	18.6
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2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	27	26	42	67	19.7
2005	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	10	27	14	49	68	18.9
2004	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	19	27	48	67	19.3
2003	4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	7	32	22	39	68	17.5
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	9	30	25	37	88	18.8
2001	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	29	41	31	69	16.6

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Chevrolet HHR MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	30	10	60	60	15.8
2010	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	11	21	20	48	67	27.2
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	20	30	40	60	29.0
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	10	5	75	75	25.9
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	5	20	40	35	62	33.4
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	8	14	30	48	63	28.0
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	10	0	40	50	60	27.9
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2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	35	24	41	60	28.1
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	13	4	83	70	27.1
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	20	80	70	27.3
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	4	23	34	40	71	23.8
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	25	25	25	25	100	39.5
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	10	13	70	70	30.1
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	5	50	40	68	29.4
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	20	23	51	67	26.2
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	7	8	14	71	61	31.8
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	9	12	17	62	77	29.5
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	7	15	50	28	63	30.7
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	13	23	59	66	27.1
2006	4dr Wagon 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	7	25	23	45	77	29.5
2006	4dr Wagon 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	23	21	48	71	27.5

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Acura MDX

Acura MDX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	In addition to trimming the size and weight of the MDX, Acura also reduced the size of the V6 engine from 3.7 to 3.5 liters. Thanks to direct injection the new, smaller engine is nearly as powerful (290 vs. 300 horsepower), and is even a little punchier at low rpm. It can run on three cylinders to save fuel while cruising. The QX60's V6, also 3.5 liters, lacks direct injection and is only good for 265 horsepower. Even though the Infiniti's CVT (continuously variable transmission) can hold the engine at its power peak, this isn't enough to compensate for its power and weight disadvantages. The MDX is noticeably quicker, if still not thrillingly quick. (It can get to 60 mph in about seven seconds.) Then again, fuel economy appears to have been the priority. In the EPA's tests, the 2013 MDX rated 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway. Infiniti, aiming to top these marks with the JX35 did so by two mpg (18/23). A redesigned CVT shared with the new Nissan Pathfinder bumps the QX60 to 19/25. The new MDX trails the Infiniti by one mpg in the city, but tops it on the highway with a 27 mpg rating--tying the new diesel BMW X5 and impressive for a gas-powered three-row crossover. In real-world suburban driving with an economy-minded right foot the trip computer reported averages from 21 to 23. With a feather-light foot and good luck with traffic lights, 25 can happen. Drive the MDX hard enough to enjoy the snarl that kicks in with the big VTEC cam lobes at 5,000 rpm, on the other hand, and mpg falls into the mid-teens. Highway driving confirmed the EPA estimate. see full Acura MDX review

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Acura MDX Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Bought this car because the fuel economy was the same as the Hybrid SUV I was looking to replace. Best miliage is on the highway with AC off at 27 MPG. It gets 23-24 in the city with AC off. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	can be better see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	One of the best for an SUV. 24 highway at 70 mph, 20 in town. see full Acura MDX review
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I have averaged 25 mpg on the road, occasionally reaching 26-7. Ethanol is bad for it (as it is on all older cars). see full Acura MDX review
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Best economy in its class. For a 7 passenger vehicle, great hwy mileage. I averaged 22-25mpg strict hwy. 15-18mpg in town. see full Acura MDX review
2002	4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Unbeatable for a 4WD vehicle of its capacity. see full Acura MDX review

Acura MDX Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Gas mileage is not good. The best I get is around 20 mpg, and use 91 octane as reccommended. I've tried mid-grade 89 octane with no noticable difference but for $1.00-$2.00 per tankful, I'm choosing to stick with what is reccommended. It would be nice to have a front wheel drive only version which would save on gas, but it's not offered. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Well, it's AWD, and it's a heavy SUV. As a result, fuel economy is not great. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I have yet to see 15 city/20 hwy, even with 12k on the odometer and not driving it hard. 13/18 is more like it. see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Gas engine does not achieve excellent mileage diesels provide see full Acura MDX review
2008	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Gets only 17-18 mpg. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	City driving is worse than advertised...15 to 16 mpg. But highway is 23-24 mpg. see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I get only 16mpg even on highways see full Acura MDX review
2007	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	19Mpg is ok. Its not great. see full Acura MDX review
2006	4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	wish the fuel economy could have been addressed a bit more...not really complaining cos I drive an Odyssey too ..which has the same engine as the MDX..similar consumption... see full Acura MDX review
2005	4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Would get a hybrid next - more MPG. see full Acura MDX review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet HHR

Chevrolet HHR Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Average around 22mpg in the city--and up to 36 on the freeway. Combined driving easily averages 32mpg. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It gets great fuel economy. I only need to fill the tank approximately every third week. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Had a PT that avg. was 19mpg. HHR avg. is 29mpg so far. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	260hp....260 lb torque....33 mpg highway and 27mpg mixed driving....enough said. Show me another car that matches those numbers. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great gas mileage for a car that is so powerful. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	RE the HHR SS model, highway mileage with heavy footing out of toll booths with 3 total passengers yielded 27.5 mpg. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	For as quick as the HHR SS is, the fuel economy nearing 30MPG is phenominal. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Twice what I was getting in my previous commuter vehicle, and much more fun to drive. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	30+ MPG on the highway see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	about 30. great see full Chevrolet HHR review

Chevrolet HHR Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be better considering that many larger cars get the same mileage. see full Chevrolet HHR review