Honda Civic 5Dr
35.3 MPG The 2026 Honda Civic 5Dr is EPA-rated at 35.3 MPG combined (34 city / 37 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 425 gallons, $1360 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2017–2026 run it averages 32.4 MPG, improving by 1.8 MPG over 10 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 | $0.071 | $708 | $1062 | $1416 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.085 | $850 | $1275 | $1700 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $907 | $1360 | $1813 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.099 | $992 | $1487 | $1983 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.113 | $1133 | $1700 | $2266 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.127 | $1275 | $1912 | $2550 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.142 | $1416 | $2125 | $2833 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35.3 MPG | 34 | 37 | $2117 | 273 | 3 |
| 2025 | 35.3 MPG | 34 | 37 | $2117 | 270 | 3 |
| 2024 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36 | $2129 | 289 | 7 |
| 2023 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36 | $2129 | 289 | 7 |
| 2022 | 32.2 MPG | 29 | 37.3 | $1950 | 276 | 6 |
| 2021 | 30.8 MPG | 27.8 | 35 | $2438 | 293 | 4 |
| 2020 | 30.8 MPG | 27.8 | 35 | $2438 | 293 | 4 |
| 2019 | 31 MPG | 28 | 35.5 | $2425 | 291 | 4 |
| 2018 | 33.5 MPG | 30 | 39 | $1875 | 264 | 2 |
| 2017 | 33.5 MPG | 30.5 | 39.5 | $1875 | 262 | 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 149 large cars models tracked here, the Honda Civic 5Dr ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford C-MAX Hybrid FWD (40), Honda Accord Hybrid (48), Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue (51), Hyundai Ioniq (55), Hyundai Ioniq Blue (59).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 273 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic 5Dr get?
The 2026 Honda Civic 5Dr is rated at 35.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 34 city and 37 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 32.4 MPG, ranging from 24 to 48 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic 5Dr cost in fuel per year?
At 35.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 425 gallons — roughly $1360 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2117.
Has the Honda Civic 5Dr become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 33.5 MPG in 2017 to 35.3 in 2026 — an improvement of 1.8 MPG, or 5% across 10 model years.
Is the Honda Civic 5Dr efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 13.8 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.