Honda Civic Hybrid
44 MPG The 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid is EPA-rated at 44 MPG combined (43 city / 45 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 341 gallons, $1091 a year in fuel, or $0.073 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2015 run it averages 42.2 MPG, improving by 3.5 MPG over 13 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 | $0.057 | $568 | $852 | $1136 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.068 | $682 | $1023 | $1364 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.073 | $727 | $1091 | $1455 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.080 | $795 | $1193 | $1591 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.102 | $1023 | $1534 | $2045 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 44 MPG | 43 | 45 | $1400 | 202 | 1 |
| 2014 | 44 MPG | 43 | 45 | $1400 | 202 | 1 |
| 2013 | 44 MPG | 43 | 44 | $1400 | 200 | 1 |
| 2012 | 44 MPG | 43 | 44 | $1400 | 202 | 1 |
| 2011 | 41 MPG | 39 | 43 | $1500 | 217 | 1 |
| 2010 | 42 MPG | 40 | 45 | $1500 | 212 | 1 |
| 2009 | 42 MPG | 40 | 45 | $1500 | 212 | 1 |
| 2008 | 42 MPG | 40 | 45 | $1500 | 212 | 1 |
| 2007 | 42 MPG | 40 | 45 | $1500 | 212 | 1 |
| 2006 | 42 MPG | 40 | 45 | $1500 | 212 | 1 |
| 2005 | 40.5 MPG | 38.3 | 43.8 | $1525 | 219 | 4 |
| 2004 | 40.5 MPG | 38.3 | 43.8 | $1525 | 219 | 4 |
| 2003 | 40.5 MPG | 38.5 | 44 | $1525 | 219 | 4 |
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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Honda Civic Hybrid ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 26.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Prius c (46), Toyota Corolla Hybrid (50), Toyota Mirai XLE (74), Porsche Taycan Turbo S (79), Porsche Taycan GTS (86).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 202 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic Hybrid get?
The 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid is rated at 44 MPG combined by the EPA — 43 city and 45 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 42.2 MPG, ranging from 40 to 44 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 44 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 341 gallons — roughly $1091 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.073 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $1400.
Has the Honda Civic Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 40.5 MPG in 2003 to 44 in 2015 — an improvement of 3.5 MPG, or 9% across 13 model years.
Is the Honda Civic Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.5 MPG. That is 17.5 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.