Honda Civic Wagon
27.5 MPG The 1991 Honda Civic Wagon is EPA-rated at 27.5 MPG combined (25.5 city / 30.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 545 gallons, $1745 a year in fuel, or $0.116 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–1991 run it averages 27.2 MPG, improving by 0.7 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 | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.109 | $1091 | $1636 | $2182 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.116 | $1164 | $1745 | $2327 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.127 | $1273 | $1909 | $2545 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.164 | $1636 | $2455 | $3273 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 30.5 | $2275 | 324 | 2 |
| 1990 | 27.5 MPG | 25.5 | 30 | $2275 | 324 | 2 |
| 1989 | 27.5 MPG | 24.5 | 30.5 | $2275 | 324 | 2 |
| 1988 | 27.3 MPG | 25 | 31 | $2283 | 326 | 3 |
| 1987 | 27 MPG | 25 | 30.5 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
| 1986 | 27 MPG | 25 | 30.5 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
| 1985 | 27.3 MPG | 25.3 | 29.8 | $2300 | 328 | 4 |
| 1984 | 26.8 MPG | 24.5 | 29.5 | $2338 | 334 | 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 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Honda Civic Wagon ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda HR-V FWD (28), Nissan Juke AWD (28), Subaru Impreza 5-Door (28.5), Chevrolet Sonic 5 (29), Nissan Juke (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 324 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Honda Civic Wagon get?
The 1991 Honda Civic Wagon is rated at 27.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 25.5 city and 30.5 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 27.2 MPG, ranging from 24 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Honda Civic Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 27.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 545 gallons — roughly $1745 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 $2275.
Has the Honda Civic Wagon become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 26.8 MPG in 1984 to 27.5 in 1991 — an improvement of 0.7 MPG, or 3% across 8 model years.
Is the Honda Civic Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.5 MPG. That is 2.0 worse 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.