Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the Odyssey beats their 21 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $84 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1995, the 2.3L 4-cyl (1998), does 21 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.2L 4-cyl (1995–1997), 19.7: $120 a year apart.
Every Honda Odyssey engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl | 19 / 24 | 1998–1998 | $1,829 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17.9 / 26.1 | 1999–2026 | $1,837 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 18 / 22.7 | 1995–1997 | $1,949 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg and the Chrysler Pacifica 25.2 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2026 Odyssey. The Odyssey costs the most of them to run: $678 a year more than the Toyota Sienna.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | −$84 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,025 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Honda Odyssey gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Odyssey changed over the years
The Odyssey peaked in 2026 at 22 mpg (19 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2001 at 18 — 4 mpg apart, or $388 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2015 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2012 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 27 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2006 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2002 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2001 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1999 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1998 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 1997 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 32 EPA ratings of the Honda Odyssey — 3 engines across 1995–2026. 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 $3,025. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Honda Odyssey get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1995 the Odyssey has averaged 20.8 mpg.
Is the 2026 Odyssey more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which Odyssey year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Odyssey get better gas mileage than the Toyota Sienna?
No: 22 mpg for the 2026 Odyssey against 36 for the 2026 Toyota Sienna, about $678 a year more to run.
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