Honda Accord Wagon
21.3 MPG The 1997 Honda Accord Wagon is EPA-rated at 21.3 MPG combined (19.3 city / 25.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 704 gallons, $2254 a year in fuel, or $0.150 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1991–1997 run it averages 21.7 MPG, essentially flat across 7 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 | $0.117 | $1174 | $1761 | $2347 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.141 | $1408 | $2113 | $2817 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.150 | $1502 | $2254 | $3005 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.164 | $1643 | $2465 | $3286 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.188 | $1878 | $2817 | $3756 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.211 | $2113 | $3169 | $4225 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.235 | $2347 | $3521 | $4695 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 21.3 MPG | 19.3 | 25.3 | $2933 | 417 | 3 |
| 1996 | 21.7 MPG | 19.7 | 25.3 | $2883 | 410 | 3 |
| 1995 | 22.8 MPG | 20.8 | 26.8 | $2738 | 392 | 4 |
| 1994 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.8 | $2775 | 396 | 4 |
| 1993 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 1992 | 21 MPG | 18.5 | 24.5 | $2975 | 424 | 2 |
| 1991 | 21 MPG | 18.5 | 24.5 | $2975 | 424 | 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 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Honda Accord Wagon ranks 61 on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon (22), Pontiac Vibe AWD (22), Toyota Corolla All-Trac Wagon (22), Toyota Matrix AWD (22), Volvo V40 (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 417 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Accord Wagon get?
The 1997 Honda Accord Wagon is rated at 21.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.3 city and 25.3 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 21.7 MPG, ranging from 20 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Accord Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 21.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 704 gallons — roughly $2254 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.150 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1997 model is $2933.
Has the Honda Accord Wagon become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 21.3 MPG today against 21 in 1991 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Honda Accord Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 61 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG. That is 8.2 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.