Honda Civic MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Honda Civic MPG for every model year from 1984 to 2026.
Civic MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 414 configurations of the Civic across gas, hybrid and natural gas versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4DrHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 50 | 47 | 49 | View |
| Civic 5DrHybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 50 | 45 | 48 | View |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 32 | 41 | 36 | View |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | View |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 30 | 38 | 34 | View |
| Civic 4DrPremium Gasoline | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | View |
| Civic 5DrPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | View |
Civic MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Civic configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Civic Fuel Economy Changed
The Civic's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 1986: The top combined rating rises to 46 MPG, up from 43 MPG the year before.
- 2003: The first hybrid Civic shows up in the EPA data. Its 41 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 34 MPG.
- 2012: The top combined rating rises to 44 MPG, up from 41 MPG the year before.
- 2025: The best combined rating jumps from 36 to 49 MPG.
How the Civic Compares
The EPA rated 24 midsize cars for 2026. The best Civic version, at 49 MPG combined, ranks 4th of 24. Combined ratings in the class run from 16 to 57 MPG, with a median of 28.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 51 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 49 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus ES | 46 MPG |
What Does a Civic Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Civic, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Civic MPG Questions
Which Civic year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2025 and 2026 Civic 4Dr holds the top EPA rating at 49 MPG combined (50 city, 47 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Civic?
The 1986 and 1987 Civic CRX HF with the 1.5L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 46 MPG combined (42 city, 51 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Civic?
Yes. The 2026 Civic lineup includes 5 gas-only versions, rated 24 to 36 MPG combined.
Why doesn't my Civic match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 414 ratings for the Honda Civic from 1984 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov