1997 Honda CivicFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1997 Honda Civic

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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
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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