2018 Acura NSX
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Acura NSX is sold in the U.S. with hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 21 to 21 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800 to $3,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Two Seaters |
| Fuel type(s) | Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 21-21 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 21 / 21 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,800-$3,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 420-420 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 NSX costs about $3,800 to $3,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,800. Over five years that is about $19,000 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this NSX configuration spends about $7,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of two seaters in this dataset is about 23 MPG. The NSX sits roughly 2 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSX Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 NSX records tailpipe CO₂ of 420-420 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as two seaters.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.