Acura MDX vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser MPG

Chart is based on 251 fuel economy reports for the Acura MDX and 116 fuel economy reports for the Chrysler PT Cruiser.

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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Chrysler PT Cruiser 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
2010	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	10	40	20	30	55	27.0
2009	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	4	8	80	64	23.5
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	20	70	10	60	18.8
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	31	22	39	72	22.6
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	6	10	18	66	68	22.4
2007	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	1	4	50	45	65	23.1
2007	2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	95	5	65	18.1
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2006	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	11	5	83	70	26.4
2006	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	3	35	23	39	64	19.9
2006	2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	75	5	60	25.1
2006	2dr Convertible 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	45	0	50	70	21.0
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	3	3	25	70	63	26.5
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	11	30	52	60	24.4
2005	2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	1	6	26	68	64	24.6
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	5	5	30	60	120	27.0
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	7	20	26	48	93	23.2
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 119hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	33	33	0	34	130	29.8
2004	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	50	30	10	60	21.7
2004	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	5	10	48	38	67	23.3
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	21	18	57	79	23.9
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	17	28	44	11	65	25.0
2003	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	light	none	3	10	15	73	105	20.6
2003	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	5	11	33	50	61	23.1
2002	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	10	14	68	70	22.6
2001	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	14	11	15	60	63	21.3

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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 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Chrysler PT Cruiser Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	For a car that weights over 3100 lbs and has this much room inside, the 22-24 mpg is not bad. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2006	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good. My personal commuter. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good compromize between performance and fuel economy, with most cars the gas milage is proportional to the right foot. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2002	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	the cruiser only sips never guzzles, i can go a week on a tank of gas. thankfully, prices are back to normal. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

Chrysler PT Cruiser Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	For size of vehicle, fuel economy should be 40% better. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	For a 4 cyl engine it really show get a little better MPG. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It averages around 15 in town and no better than 20 highway. This is way behind the curve of other more modern small cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2006	2dr Convertible turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One would expect to get much better mileage from a car this size, however 17 city/23 highway is what I actually get. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2006	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	This thing had a 4 cylinder but sucked fuel like a big V-6 or larger. Is this the result of cinder-block like aerodynamics? see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2005	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Manual transmission with standard 4 cylender engine averages 25 mpg. Power is just adequate. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2004	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Poorer than I expected, not much better than my Porsche! see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2003	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Poor highway fuel economy, compared to Vibe. Poor city fuel economy, compared to Vibe. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have a 91 8 cylinder truck that gets better gas mileage see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2002	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	19 MPG on average is just pathetic for a four-cylinder. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review