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Acura 3.5RL

Acura 3.5RL
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The official data lists 9 versions of the Acura 3.5RL (1996–2004), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1996–2004
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.5 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
12.4 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
12.5 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Acura 3.5RL?

The Acura 3.5RL is a four-door luxury sedan that carried the Legend’s place at the top of Acura’s range in North America. Acura is Honda’s luxury division, and the RL gave the brand a full-size sedan with a focus on comfort.

The first-generation 3.5RL, known by chassis code KA9, was sold from 1996 to 2004. It used a 3.5-litre petrol engine. The RL name continued with a new generation in 2005.

Engines and power

The 3.5RL used a 3.5-litre petrol engine in the United States and Canada.

How economical is the Acura 3.5RL?

In the United States, the EPA combined rating reaches 19 MPG, with the lowest listed consumption at 12.4 L/100 km. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 12.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The two countries use different test procedures, so their results are best considered separately.

The 3.5RL was sold in the United States and Canada from 1996 to 2004.

Questions and answers

When was the Acura 3.5RL sold?

Its first generation was sold from 1996 to 2004.

What engine did the 3.5RL use?

It used a 3.5-litre petrol engine.

What is its official fuel consumption?

The lowest listed figure is 12.4 L/100 km under the US EPA rating and 12.5 L/100 km on Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test.

Where was the 3.5RL sold?

It was sold in the United States and Canada.

3.5RL first generation (1996–2004)

Acura 3.5RL first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: KA9 · References: en.wikipedia.org, jdpower.com

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1999–2004CLKUP · SOHC3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1996–1998(FFS), CLKUP · SOHC V-6, CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 7 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2004Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle297 g/km
2003Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle299 g/km
2002Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km
2000–2001Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km
1999Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle297 g/km
1997–1998Compact · Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km
1996Mid-size3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.