Honda Accord
32 MPG The 2026 Honda Accord is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 469 gallons, $1500 a year in fuel, or $0.100 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2026 run it averages 25.4 MPG, improving by 6.2 MPG over 43 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 | $0.078 | $781 | $1172 | $1563 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.109 | $1094 | $1641 | $2188 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.141 | $1406 | $2109 | $2813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 276 | 1 |
| 2025 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 277 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 277 | 1 |
| 2023 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 277 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 268 | 1 |
| 2021 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 268 | 1 |
| 2020 | 29.4 MPG | 26 | 34.8 | $2140 | 304 | 5 |
| 2019 | 29.4 MPG | 26 | 34.8 | $2140 | 304 | 5 |
| 2018 | 29.4 MPG | 26 | 34.8 | $2140 | 304 | 5 |
| 2017 | 25.8 MPG | 22.7 | 32.5 | $2450 | 343 | 6 |
| 2016 | 26 MPG | 22.7 | 32.7 | $2433 | 342 | 6 |
| 2015 | 26 MPG | 22.7 | 32.7 | $2433 | 343 | 6 |
| 2014 | 26 MPG | 22.7 | 32.5 | $2433 | 344 | 6 |
| 2013 | 26 MPG | 22.7 | 32.5 | $2433 | 344 | 6 |
| 2012 | 25.3 MPG | 21.7 | 32 | $2467 | 352 | 3 |
| 2011 | 25 MPG | 21.7 | 31.7 | $2500 | 357 | 3 |
| 2010 | 24.3 MPG | 20.7 | 30.3 | $2567 | 366 | 3 |
| 2009 | 23.7 MPG | 20.7 | 30 | $2650 | 377 | 3 |
| 2008 | 23.7 MPG | 20.7 | 30.3 | $2650 | 377 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23.3 MPG | 20 | 28.8 | $2700 | 386 | 4 |
| 2006 | 23.3 MPG | 20 | 28.8 | $2700 | 386 | 4 |
| 2005 | 23.3 MPG | 20.3 | 29.3 | $2700 | 385 | 4 |
| 2004 | 23.3 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2700 | 385 | 4 |
| 2003 | 23.5 MPG | 20.3 | 29 | $2675 | 381 | 4 |
| 2002 | 23.2 MPG | 20.4 | 28 | $2690 | 384 | 5 |
| 2001 | 23.2 MPG | 20.4 | 27.8 | $2690 | 384 | 5 |
| 2000 | 22.6 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2760 | 394 | 5 |
| 1999 | 22.8 MPG | 20.2 | 27.4 | $2740 | 391 | 5 |
| 1998 | 22.8 MPG | 20 | 27.2 | $2740 | 391 | 5 |
| 1997 | 22.6 MPG | 20.4 | 26.8 | $2790 | 397 | 5 |
| 1996 | 22.6 MPG | 20.2 | 26.8 | $2790 | 397 | 5 |
| 1995 | 22.6 MPG | 20.4 | 26.8 | $2790 | 397 | 5 |
| 1994 | 23.5 MPG | 21 | 27.8 | $2663 | 379 | 4 |
| 1993 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27.5 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 1992 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 4 |
| 1991 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1990 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1989 | 23 MPG | 20.7 | 27 | $2717 | 387 | 3 |
| 1988 | 24 MPG | 21.5 | 28.3 | $2613 | 372 | 4 |
| 1987 | 24.3 MPG | 21.8 | 28.5 | $2575 | 368 | 4 |
| 1986 | 24 MPG | 21.8 | 27.8 | $2600 | 371 | 4 |
| 1985 | 23.8 MPG | 21.6 | 27 | $2633 | 375 | 9 |
| 1984 | 25.8 MPG | 23.3 | 29.8 | $2425 | 346 | 4 |
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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Honda Accord ranks 37 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Altima Hybrid (33), Nissan Sentra FE (33), Nissan Sentra SR (33), Toyota Camry Hybrid (33), Toyota Corolla LE Eco (33.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 276 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Accord get?
The 2026 Honda Accord is rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA — 29 city and 37 highway. Across all 43 model years in the database it averages 25.4 MPG, ranging from 19 to 33 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Accord cost in fuel per year?
At 32 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 469 gallons — roughly $1500 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.100 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1950.
Has the Honda Accord become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 25.8 MPG in 1984 to 32 in 2026 — an improvement of 6.2 MPG, or 24% across 43 model years.
Is the Honda Accord efficient for its class?
It ranks 37 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 4.8 better 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.