Honda averages 29.5 mpg combined across 61 models (1984–2027). The best on record does 118 mpg, the thirstiest 16 — a yearly fuel gap of about $2,075.
What that actually costs
What a Honda costs to feed, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average combined | 29.5 mpg |
| Fuel per year | $1,302 |
| Most frugal on record | 118 mpg — $325 a year |
| Thirstiest on record | 16 mpg — $2,400 a year |
Honda models by fuel economy
From the most frugal down. The yearly figure is what the fuel actually costs at 12,000 miles.
| Model | Average mpg | Best / Worst engine | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Prologue | 104 / 99 | $375 | |
| Honda Insight | 53 / 40 | $787 | |
| Honda Fit | 118 / 31 | $861 | |
| Honda Clarity | 114 / 21 | $908 | |
| Honda Civic | 49 / 29 | $1,016 | |
| Honda CR-Z | 36 / 36 | $1,067 | |
| Honda Civic Si | 32 / 32 | $1,200 | |
| Honda del Sol | 32 / 31 | $1,219 | |
| Honda HR-V | 31 / 28 | $1,306 | |
| Honda Accord | 48 / 19 | $1,333 | |
| Honda CR-V | 40 / 21 | $1,333 | |
| Honda Prelude | 44 / 21 | $1,593 | |
| Honda Crosstour | 25 / 21 | $1,627 | |
| Honda Element | 22 / 21 | $1,778 | |
| Honda Accord Crosstour | 21 / 21 | $1,829 | |
| Honda Odyssey | 22 / 18 | $1,846 | |
| Honda Ridgeline | 30 / 17 | $1,855 | |
| Honda Pilot | 23 / 17 | $1,873 | |
| Honda S2000 | 21 / 20 | $1,901 | |
| Honda Passport | 22 / 16 | $2,065 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Honda mpg?
29.5 mpg combined across 61 models rated between 1984 and 2027. That averages everything the brand has offered, so a long history of trucks pulls it down.
Which Honda model is the most economical?
See the table above — models are sorted from the most frugal down, with what each costs in fuel per year.
How much does a Honda cost to run?
About $1,302 a year in fuel on average, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon.
Why does the average look low for a modern brand?
Because it covers every model year on record, back to the 1980s. Cars built before the mid-2000s were markedly thirstier — that era is included.