1997 Honda CivicFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
34
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
38.7MPG average+13.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 34 MPG · Owner reported avg: 38.7 MPG
Range: 32–45 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
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 38.7 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
35
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,000 |
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000
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
- 261 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.8 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 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
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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