Acura Legend
18.8 MPG The 1995 Acura Legend is EPA-rated at 18.8 MPG combined (16.3 city / 22.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 798 gallons, $2553 a year in fuel, or $0.170 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1995 run it averages 18.7 MPG, falling by 0.7 MPG over 10 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.133 | $1330 | $1995 | $2660 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.160 | $1596 | $2394 | $3191 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.170 | $1702 | $2553 | $3404 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.186 | $1862 | $2793 | $3723 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.213 | $2128 | $3191 | $4255 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.239 | $2394 | $3590 | $4787 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.266 | $2660 | $3989 | $5319 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18.8 MPG | 16.3 | 22.5 | $4113 | 474 | 4 |
| 1994 | 18.8 MPG | 16.3 | 22.5 | $4113 | 474 | 4 |
| 1993 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 22.3 | $4238 | 487 | 4 |
| 1992 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 23 | $4050 | 468 | 2 |
| 1991 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 22.5 | $4175 | 481 | 2 |
| 1990 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 21 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1989 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 21 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1988 | 18.5 MPG | 16.5 | 21.5 | $3375 | 481 | 2 |
| 1987 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22.5 | $3288 | 468 | 4 |
| 1986 | 19.5 MPG | 17.5 | 22.5 | $3200 | 456 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Acura Legend ranks 201 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Bentley Continental GT (19), BMW M3 Competition Sedan (19), BMW M3 Sedan (19), Ford Tempo AWD (19), Jaguar XJ8 (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 474 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Acura Legend get?
The 1995 Acura Legend is rated at 18.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 16.3 city and 22.5 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 18.7 MPG, ranging from 18 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Acura Legend cost in fuel per year?
At 18.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 798 gallons — roughly $2553 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.170 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1995 model is $4113.
Has the Acura Legend become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 19.5 MPG in 1986 to 18.8 in 1995. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Acura Legend efficient for its class?
It ranks 201 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 7.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.