Honda Civic
30.3 MPG The 2015 Honda Civic is EPA-rated at 30.3 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 495 gallons, $1584 a year in fuel, or $0.106 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2015 run it averages 28.9 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 32 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 | $0.083 | $825 | $1238 | $1650 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.099 | $990 | $1485 | $1980 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.106 | $1056 | $1584 | $2112 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.116 | $1155 | $1733 | $2310 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.132 | $1320 | $1980 | $2640 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.149 | $1485 | $2228 | $2970 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.165 | $1650 | $2475 | $3300 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30.3 MPG | 27 | 35 | $2238 | 297 | 4 |
| 2014 | 30.3 MPG | 27 | 35 | $2238 | 298 | 4 |
| 2013 | 29.3 MPG | 26 | 35 | $2350 | 307 | 3 |
| 2012 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34.7 | $2367 | 310 | 3 |
| 2011 | 27.3 MPG | 24 | 32.7 | $2500 | 328 | 3 |
| 2010 | 27.3 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2500 | 328 | 3 |
| 2009 | 27.3 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2500 | 328 | 3 |
| 2008 | 27.3 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2500 | 328 | 3 |
| 2007 | 27 MPG | 23.7 | 33 | $2550 | 333 | 3 |
| 2006 | 27.3 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2533 | 330 | 3 |
| 2005 | 30 MPG | 26.7 | 34.3 | $2107 | 299 | 7 |
| 2004 | 30 MPG | 26.7 | 34.3 | $2107 | 299 | 7 |
| 2003 | 29.9 MPG | 26.7 | 34.4 | $2114 | 300 | 7 |
| 2002 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33.2 | $2170 | 308 | 5 |
| 2001 | 29.8 MPG | 26.8 | 34 | $2100 | 299 | 4 |
| 2000 | 27.4 MPG | 24.4 | 31.6 | $2400 | 325 | 5 |
| 1999 | 27.3 MPG | 24.3 | 31.5 | $2275 | 315 | 6 |
| 1998 | 28.3 MPG | 25.3 | 32.8 | $2200 | 315 | 4 |
| 1997 | 29.7 MPG | 27.2 | 34.3 | $2108 | 301 | 6 |
| 1996 | 28.5 MPG | 25.8 | 33.3 | $2175 | 313 | 4 |
| 1995 | 31.3 MPG | 28.3 | 35.7 | $2025 | 289 | 6 |
| 1994 | 31.3 MPG | 28.3 | 35.5 | $2025 | 289 | 6 |
| 1993 | 31.5 MPG | 28.5 | 36 | $2017 | 287 | 6 |
| 1992 | 31.7 MPG | 28.7 | 36.3 | $2008 | 286 | 6 |
| 1991 | 26.8 MPG | 24.8 | 30 | $2350 | 335 | 5 |
| 1990 | 27 MPG | 25 | 29.8 | $2330 | 331 | 5 |
| 1989 | 28 MPG | 25.8 | 31.8 | $2238 | 319 | 4 |
| 1988 | 29.6 MPG | 27 | 32.7 | $2114 | 302 | 7 |
| 1987 | 28.8 MPG | 26.5 | 32.5 | $2188 | 312 | 4 |
| 1986 | 28.8 MPG | 26.8 | 32.5 | $2188 | 312 | 4 |
| 1985 | 29.5 MPG | 27.3 | 32.7 | $2150 | 306 | 6 |
| 1984 | 29.3 MPG | 27 | 32.3 | $2167 | 308 | 6 |
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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Honda Civic ranks 24 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Festiva (30.5), Ford Fiesta FWD (30.5), BMW 430i Coupe (31), Daihatsu Charade (31), Audi A3 (32).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 297 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic get?
The 2015 Honda Civic is rated at 30.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 35 highway. Across all 32 model years in the database it averages 28.9 MPG, ranging from 23 to 38 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic cost in fuel per year?
At 30.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 495 gallons — roughly $1584 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.106 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $2238.
Has the Honda Civic become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 29.3 MPG in 1984 to 30.3 in 2015 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 3% across 32 model years.
Is the Honda Civic efficient for its class?
It ranks 24 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 6.2 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.