The Honda Accord does 28.8 mpg combined (26.4 city, 33.0 highway), which works out to about $1,333 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 47.7 mpg while 2.7L 6-cyl does 19 — a difference of $1,216 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Honda Accord engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 49.2 / 45.8 | 2014–2026 | $805 | |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 29.6 / 37.6 | 2018–2026 | $1,178 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 23.9 / 32.7 | 2003–2017 | $1,412 | |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 24 / 31 | 1984–1985 | $1,422 | |
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 23.7 / 32 | 2005–2007 | $1,438 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.8 / 30 | 1986–1989 | $1,506 | |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 21.6 / 28.6 | 1998–2002 | $1,574 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 21.5 / 28.4 | 1990–1997 | $1,580 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 20.2 / 31.4 | 2008–2017 | $1,613 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 18.2 / 26.3 | 1998–2007 | $1,803 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 17 / 23 | 1995–1997 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.111 |
| Fuel per year | $1,333 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,665 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$179 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,319 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 26.4 mpg | $1,455 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33.0 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.6 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the Accord changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 / 40.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2025 | 40 / 40.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2024 | 40 / 40.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2023 | 40 / 40.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2022 | 39 / 42.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2021 | 39 / 43 | 2 | $948 | |
| 2020 | 39 / 42.5 | 2 | $948 | |
| 2019 | 39 / 43 | 2 | $948 | |
| 2018 | 38.5 / 42.5 | 2 | $960 | |
| 2017 | 32.3 / 38.7 | 3 | $1,120 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 34.5 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2015 | 32.3 / 38 | 3 | $1,129 | |
| 2014 | 32 / 38 | 3 | $1,129 | |
| 2013 | 23.5 / 34 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2012 | 21.5 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,536 | |
| 2011 | 21 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,567 | |
| 2010 | 20 / 30 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2009 | 20.5 / 30 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2008 | 20.5 / 30 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2007 | 21.7 / 29.7 | 3 | $1,555 | |
| 2006 | 21 / 29.3 | 3 | $1,600 | |
| 2005 | 22.3 / 30.7 | 3 | $1,518 | |
| 2004 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2003 | 21 / 29 | 2 | $1,600 | |
| 2002 | 20 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2001 | 20 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2000 | 20 / 27 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1999 | 19.5 / 27 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1998 | 19.5 / 27 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1997 | 19.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,745 |
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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 mpg does the Honda Accord get?
28.8 mpg combined on average — 26.4 in the city and 33.0 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–2026.
How much does a Honda Accord cost in fuel per year?
About $1,333 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,665 over five years, or 0.111 dollars a mile.
Which Accord engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 47.7 mpg, against 19 for the 2.7L 6-cyl — a difference of about $1,216 a year.
Is the Accord good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg, computed across 6877 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.