1989 Honda AccordFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.8MPG average+32.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 24 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.8 MPG
Range: 25–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 27% / Highway 74%
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 31.8 real world MPG based on 11 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- 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
- 2L, 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$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,806/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,723/yrHIGHEST | +$917 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,430/yrLOWEST | $-376 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,585/yr | $-221 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,826/yr | +$20 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,819/yr | +$13 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,494/yr | +$688 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,886/yr | +$80 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,715/yr | $-91 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,780/yr | $-26 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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