Honda Accord Hybrid
48 MPG The 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid is EPA-rated at 48 MPG combined (51 city / 44 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 313 gallons, $1000 a year in fuel, or $0.067 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2005–2026 run it averages 43.5 MPG, improving by 20 MPG over 15 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 | $0.052 | $521 | $781 | $1042 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.063 | $625 | $938 | $1250 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.067 | $667 | $1000 | $1333 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.073 | $729 | $1094 | $1458 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.104 | $1042 | $1563 | $2083 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 MPG | 51 | 44 | $1300 | 184 | 1 |
| 2025 | 48 MPG | 51 | 44 | $1300 | 184 | 1 |
| 2024 | 48 MPG | 51 | 44 | $1300 | 184 | 1 |
| 2023 | 48 MPG | 51 | 44 | $1300 | 184 | 1 |
| 2022 | 47 MPG | 48 | 47 | $1300 | 186 | 1 |
| 2021 | 48 MPG | 48 | 48 | $1300 | 183 | 1 |
| 2020 | 48 MPG | 48 | 47 | $1300 | 185 | 1 |
| 2019 | 48 MPG | 48 | 48 | $1300 | 184 | 1 |
| 2018 | 47 MPG | 47 | 47 | $1300 | 187 | 1 |
| 2017 | 48 MPG | 49 | 47 | $1300 | 183 | 1 |
| 2015 | 47 MPG | 49 | 45 | $1300 | 188 | 1 |
| 2014 | 47 MPG | 49 | 45 | $1300 | 188 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2300 | 329 | 1 |
| 2006 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $2500 | 355 | 1 |
| 2005 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
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 149 large cars models tracked here, the Honda Accord Hybrid ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue (51), Hyundai Ioniq (55), Hyundai Ioniq Blue (59), Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) (99), Tesla Model S (124).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 184 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 2.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Accord Hybrid get?
The 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated at 48 MPG combined by the EPA — 51 city and 44 highway. Across all 15 model years in the database it averages 43.5 MPG, ranging from 25 to 48 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Accord Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 48 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 313 gallons — roughly $1000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.067 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1300.
Has the Honda Accord Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 28 MPG in 2005 to 48 in 2026 — an improvement of 20 MPG, or 71% across 15 model years.
Is the Honda Accord Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 26.6 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.