Against 456 other V6 cars rated 2009–2011, the Accord Crosstour beats their 20 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $91 a year.
Every Honda Accord Crosstour engine, compared
The Honda Accord Crosstour was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 18 / 27 | 2010–2011 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru Outback gets 23 mpg, the Subaru Forester 22.7 mpg and the Jeep Liberty 18 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2011 Accord Crosstour.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2009–2011 | −$91 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour gives up 9 mpg in town: 27 on the highway against 18 in the city, $711 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Accord Crosstour changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Accord Crosstour was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 27 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Honda Accord Crosstour — 1 engine across 2010–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2010 the Accord Crosstour has averaged 21 mpg.
Is the 2011 Accord Crosstour more efficient than the 2010?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Does the Accord Crosstour get better gas mileage than the Subaru Outback?
No: 21 mpg for the 2011 Accord Crosstour against 23 for the 2012 Subaru Outback, about $159 a year more to run.
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