1992 Honda CivicFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
35
MPG
Highway
43
MPG
Combined
38
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
41.6MPG average+9.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 38 MPG · Owner reported avg: 41.6 MPG
Range: 38–49 MPG
Driving mix: City 33% / Highway 67%
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 41.6 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 38 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
35
Hwy
43
Comb
38
Fuel cost: $1,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
33
Hwy
42
Comb
37
Fuel cost: $1,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
30
Hwy
36
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 35 | 43 | 38 | $1,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 33 | 42 | 37 | $1,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 234 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 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
- 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$1,772/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,351/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,535/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,633/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,785/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,780/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,207/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,823/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,756/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,772/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,351/yrHIGHEST | +$579 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,535/yrLOWEST | $-237 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,633/yr | $-139 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,785/yr | +$13 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,780/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,207/yr | +$435 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,823/yr | +$51 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,715/yr | $-57 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,756/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 38 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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Honda Civic MPG History
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