Honda Civic 4Dr
37.5 MPG The 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr is EPA-rated at 37.5 MPG combined (35 city / 41 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 400 gallons, $1280 a year in fuel, or $0.085 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2016–2026 run it averages 34.2 MPG, improving by 4.2 MPG over 11 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 | $0.067 | $667 | $1000 | $1333 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.080 | $800 | $1200 | $1600 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.085 | $853 | $1280 | $1707 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.093 | $933 | $1400 | $1867 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.107 | $1067 | $1600 | $2133 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37.5 MPG | 35 | 41 | $1838 | 244 | 4 |
| 2025 | 37.5 MPG | 35 | 41 | $1838 | 244 | 4 |
| 2024 | 33.8 MPG | 30.4 | 38.8 | $1960 | 262 | 5 |
| 2023 | 33.8 MPG | 30.4 | 38.8 | $1960 | 262 | 5 |
| 2022 | 33.8 MPG | 30.4 | 38.8 | $1960 | 262 | 5 |
| 2021 | 33.5 MPG | 30.3 | 38.8 | $1875 | 265 | 4 |
| 2020 | 32.2 MPG | 28.7 | 37.8 | $2033 | 275 | 6 |
| 2019 | 32.5 MPG | 29 | 38.2 | $2008 | 273 | 6 |
| 2018 | 34.3 MPG | 30.5 | 41 | $1838 | 257 | 4 |
| 2017 | 34.3 MPG | 30.5 | 41 | $1838 | 257 | 4 |
| 2016 | 33.3 MPG | 29.3 | 40 | $1883 | 267 | 3 |
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 Civic 4Dr ranks 28 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid FWD (41), Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid (42), Ford Fusion Hybrid FWD (42), Kia Optima Hybrid (42), Toyota Avalon Hybrid (43).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 244 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic 4Dr get?
The 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr is rated at 37.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 35 city and 41 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 34.2 MPG, ranging from 29 to 49 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic 4Dr cost in fuel per year?
At 37.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 400 gallons — roughly $1280 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.085 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1838.
Has the Honda Civic 4Dr become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 33.3 MPG in 2016 to 37.5 in 2026 — an improvement of 4.2 MPG, or 13% across 11 model years.
Is the Honda Civic 4Dr efficient for its class?
It ranks 28 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 10.3 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.