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Honda Civic 4Dr MPG by year — every rating on record

The Honda Civic 4Dr has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 49 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 50 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.

49best combined mpg (2025)
29worst combined mpg (2019)
49latest year best (2026)
50configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2016335 mpg31 mpg#20 of 112 (83th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars
2017436 mpg32 mpg#25 of 110 (78th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars
2018436 mpg32 mpg#26 of 125 (80th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars
2019636 mpg29 mpg#35 of 127 (73th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularMidsize Cars
2020636 mpg29 mpg#32 of 124 (75th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularMidsize Cars
2021436 mpg32 mpg#28 of 116 (77th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars
2022536 mpg31 mpg#29 of 121 (77th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumMidsize Cars
2023536 mpg31 mpg#33 of 117 (72th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumMidsize Cars
2024536 mpg31 mpg#37 of 101 (64th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumMidsize Cars
2025449 mpg31 mpg#30 of 86 (66th pct)Front-Wheel DriveRegular, PremiumMidsize Cars
2026449 mpg31 mpg#23 of 66 (66th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremium, RegularMidsize Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda Civic 4Dr placed highest in 2016 at #20 of 112, and lowest in 2024 at #37 of 101. It spent 11 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 50 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20261.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop273731371.09.6$2,5002856/10
20262.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, start-stop313934338.28.8$1,8502606/10
20262.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, start-stop324136319.48.3$1,7502487/10
20262.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop504749234.76.1$1,2501818/10
20251.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop273731371.09.6$2,5002856/10
20252.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, start-stop313934338.28.8$1,8502607/10
20252.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, start-stop324136319.48.3$1,7502487/10
20252.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop504749234.76.1$1,2501818/10
20241.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop273731371.09.6$2,5002856/10
20242.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop303733348.59.0$1,9002666/10
20241.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop313834338.28.8$1,8502607/10
20242.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop314035328.68.5$1,8002547/10
20241.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop334236319.48.3$1,7502437/10
20231.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop273731371.09.6$2,5002856/10
20232.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop303733348.59.0$1,9002666/10
20231.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop313834338.28.8$1,8502607/10
20232.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop314035328.68.5$1,8002547/10
20231.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop334236319.48.3$1,7502437/10
20221.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop273731371.09.6$2,5002857/10
20222.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop303733348.59.0$1,9002667/10
20221.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop313834338.28.8$1,8502607/10
20222.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl, start-stop314035328.68.5$1,8002547/10
20221.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop334236319.48.3$1,7502437/10
20212.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl293732359.49.3$1,9502777/10
20211.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged303833348.59.0$1,9002667/10
20212.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl303833348.59.0$1,9002687/10
20211.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged324236319.48.3$1,7502488/10
20202.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular2.0L 4-cyl253629396.610.3$2,1503006/10
20201.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged263630383.39.9$2,6002947/10
20202.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl293732359.49.3$1,9502767/10
20201.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged303833348.59.0$1,9002667/10
20202.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl303833348.59.0$1,9002687/10
20201.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged324236319.48.3$1,7502488/10
20192.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular2.0L 4-cyl253629396.610.3$2,1503006/10
20191.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged283832359.49.3$2,4002797/10
20192.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular2.0L 4-cyl293732359.49.3$1,9502767/10
20191.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) RegularSIDI, turbocharged303833348.59.0$1,9002668/10
20192.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl303833348.59.0$1,9002688/10
20191.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged324236319.48.3$1,7502488/10
20182.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular2.0L 4-cyl284032359.49.3$1,9502737/10
20182.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl314034338.28.8$1,8502578/10
20181.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd RegularSIDI, turbocharged314235328.68.5$1,8002518/10
20181.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged324236319.48.3$1,7502478/10
20172.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular2.0L 4-cyl284032359.49.3$1,9502737/10
20172.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl314034338.28.8$1,8502578/10
20171.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd RegularSIDI, turbocharged314235328.68.5$1,8002518/10
20171.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged324236319.48.3$1,7502488/10
20162.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular2.0L 4-cyl273831371.09.6$2,0002877/10
20162.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular2.0L 4-cyl304034338.28.8$1,8502628/10
20161.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) RegularSIDI, turbocharged314235328.68.5$1,8002528/10

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2016 → 201735 → 36 mpg+1 mpg319 gal
2024 → 202536 → 49 mpg+13 mpg235 gal

What Civic 4Dr fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Honda Civic 4Dr burns 235 to 371 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$704$1,113$409
$3.50/gal$821$1,298$477
$4.00/gal$939$1,484$545

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,250 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Midsize Cars

Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 49 mpg the Honda Civic 4Dr is 24 mpg better the median, which is worth about $789 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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