Honda Civic CRX
27.7 MPG The 1991 Honda Civic CRX is EPA-rated at 27.7 MPG combined (25.3 city / 31.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 542 gallons, $1733 a year in fuel, or $0.116 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1991 run it averages 28.7 MPG, falling by 4.5 MPG over 8 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 | $0.090 | $903 | $1354 | $1805 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.108 | $1083 | $1625 | $2166 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.116 | $1155 | $1733 | $2310 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.126 | $1264 | $1895 | $2527 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.144 | $1444 | $2166 | $2888 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.162 | $1625 | $2437 | $3249 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.181 | $1805 | $2708 | $3610 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.7 MPG | 25.3 | 31.3 | $2250 | 322 | 3 |
| 1990 | 28 MPG | 25.3 | 31.3 | $2217 | 318 | 3 |
| 1989 | 28.7 MPG | 26 | 33.3 | $2183 | 312 | 3 |
| 1988 | 29.7 MPG | 26.7 | 33.7 | $2100 | 301 | 3 |
| 1987 | 27.7 MPG | 25.7 | 31.3 | $2250 | 322 | 3 |
| 1986 | 28 MPG | 25.7 | 31.7 | $2217 | 318 | 3 |
| 1985 | 27.8 MPG | 25.6 | 31.4 | $2250 | 321 | 5 |
| 1984 | 32.2 MPG | 29.8 | 36.8 | $2000 | 285 | 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 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Honda Civic CRX ranks 11 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Alfa Romeo 4C (28), BMW Z4 sDrive30i (28), Mazda MX-5 (29), Honda CR-Z (34.5), smart fortwo cabriolet (34.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 322 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic CRX get?
The 1991 Honda Civic CRX is rated at 27.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 25.3 city and 31.3 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 28.7 MPG, ranging from 26 to 41 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic CRX cost in fuel per year?
At 27.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 542 gallons — roughly $1733 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.116 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1991 model is $2250.
Has the Honda Civic CRX become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 32.2 MPG in 1984 to 27.7 in 1991. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Honda Civic CRX efficient for its class?
It ranks 11 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 6.4 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.