1988 Honda Civic CRX HFFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Two SeatersFront-Wheel Drive
City
41
MPG
Highway
49
MPG
Combined
44
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 4 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
49.5MPG average+12.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 44 MPG · Owner reported avg: 49.5 MPG
Range: 43–56 MPG
Driving mix: City 43% / Highway 58%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 49.5 real world MPG based on 4 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 44 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
41
Hwy
49
Comb
44
Fuel cost: $1,550/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
37
Hwy
47
Comb
41
Fuel cost: $1,650/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 41 | 49 | 44 | $1,550 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 37 | 47 | 41 | $1,650 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,550
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 202 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 6.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,531/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,031/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,325/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,410/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,542/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,538/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,906/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,574/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,481/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,516/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,531/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,031/yrHIGHEST | +$500 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,325/yrLOWEST | $-206 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,410/yr | $-121 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,542/yr | +$11 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,538/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $1,906/yr | +$375 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,574/yr | +$43 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,481/yr | $-50 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,516/yr | $-15 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 44 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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