2003 Honda AccordFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 16 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.3MPG average+20.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 26 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.3 MPG
Range: 26–40 MPG
Driving mix: City 36% / Highway 64%
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 31.3 real world MPG based on 16 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 342 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-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
- 2.4L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- VTC/VTEC
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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