Honda Civic Del Sol MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda Civic Del Sol has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 1993 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 33 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (1995). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | #2 of 29 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1994 | 5 | 33 mpg | 25 mpg | #1 of 19 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1995 | 5 | 33 mpg | 24 mpg | #1 of 19 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Honda Civic Del Sol placed highest in 1994 at #1 of 19, and lowest in 1993 at #2 of 29. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | DOHC (FFS) | 23 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 1995 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1995 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1995 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1995 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | DOHC-VTEC (FFS) | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (VTEC) (FFS) | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (VTEC) (FFS) | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1994 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 30 | 37 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 25 | 30 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 26 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317.39285714285717 | n/a |
| 1993 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 29 | 34 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 → 1994 | 31 → 33 mpg | +2 mpg | 348 gal |
What Civic Del Sol fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol burns 348 to 479 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,045 | $1,438 | $392 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,220 | $1,677 | $457 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,394 | $1,917 | $523 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $1,900 to $3,250 a year in fuel, or $1,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 33 mpg the Honda Civic Del Sol is 15 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,016 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Honda nameplates
Every Honda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.