Honda Civic HX MPG by year — every rating on record
The Honda Civic HX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1996 to 2002. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (1996) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 38 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1998 | 2 | 34 mpg | 31 mpg | #4 of 42 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 2 | 33 mpg | 31 mpg | #4 of 40 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2000 | 2 | 33 mpg | 31 mpg | #4 of 39 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 37 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 34 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact 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 HX placed highest in 1996 at #2 of 38, and lowest in 1998 at #4 of 42. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC-E | 30 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2002 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC-E | 31 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC | 30 | 36 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2001 | 1.7L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC | 31 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC-E | 29 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC-E | 30 | 39 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1999 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC-E | 29 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 1999 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC-E | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC-E | 29 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC-E | 30 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 261.38235294117646 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | VTEC (FFS) | 30 | 35 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 1996 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | VTEC (FFS) | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 → 1998 | 36 → 34 mpg | -2 mpg | 338 gal |
| 1998 → 1999 | 34 → 33 mpg | -1 mpg | 348 gal |
| 2000 → 2001 | 33 → 34 mpg | +1 mpg | 338 gal |
What Civic HX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2002 Honda Civic HX burns 338 to 359 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 | $1,015 | $1,078 | $63 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,184 | $1,258 | $74 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,353 | $1,438 | $85 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2002 model year is $1,850 to $1,950 a year in fuel, or $1,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 34 mpg the Honda Civic HX is 10 mpg better the median, which is worth about $493 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.