1998 Honda CivicFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 29 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
35.0MPG average+16.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 30 MPG · Owner reported avg: 35.0 MPG
Range: 25–44 MPG
Driving mix: City 38% / Highway 62%
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 35.0 real world MPG based on 29 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 30 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
27
Hwy
34
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
32
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 | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 296 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 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
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- SOHC
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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