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2000-2002 Honda Accord MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 21–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Honda Accord at a glance
The 2000-2002 Honda Accord covers 3 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 21–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $2,610 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Honda Accord by model year
What the 2002 Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$218
$2,610 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.35
Per 100 miles
$17.40
Five years
$13,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$830less a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Honda Accord MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Accord 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2001 Honda Accord MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,610, $110 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Accord 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
2000 Honda Accord MPG
21–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Accord 3.0L 6-cyl | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD: $3,550 in California and $2,280 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.
- California $3,550
- Washington $3,290
- New York $2,610
- Florida $2,470
- Texas $2,280
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (6th gen)
- 2003-2007 (CM4)
- 2008-2012 (8th gen)
- 2013-2017 (9th gen)
- 2018-2022 (10th gen)
- 2023-2026 (11th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Honda Accord get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Honda Accord at 21–25 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Honda Accord?
The Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2000.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Honda Accord?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Honda Accord per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,610–$3,110 a year. That is a $500 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Honda Accord 100 miles?
About $17.40 per 100 miles for the Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.40 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Honda Accord more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Honda Accord compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Accord 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,610 a year to fuel, $830 less than the class median of $3,440, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Honda Accord different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2002 against 5 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Honda Accord for that year.