Against 260 other 4-cyl cars rated 2007–2009, the S2000 trails their 24.6 mpg average by 3.6 mpg, about $268 a year.
Every Honda S2000 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 17.7 / 24 | 2004–2009 | $1,892 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 18 / 23.8 | 2000–2003 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chevrolet Corvette gets 19 mpg, the Porsche Cayman 23.7 mpg and the Nissan 370Z 21.5 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2009 S2000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2007–2009 | +$268 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,810 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Honda S2000 gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2009) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S2000 changed over the years
The S2000 peaked in 2009 at 21 mpg (18 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2007 at 20 — 1 mpg apart, or $91 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2008 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2007 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2006 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2001 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2000 | 18 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Honda S2000 — 2 engines across 2000–2009. 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 $3,810. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2009 Honda S2000 get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the S2000 has averaged 20.2 mpg.
Is the 2009 S2000 more efficient than the 2008?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Which S2000 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the S2000 get better gas mileage than the Chevrolet Corvette?
Yes: 21 mpg for the 2009 S2000 against 19 for the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette, about $192 a year less to run.
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