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2006-2011 Honda Civic MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 23–42 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2011 Honda Civic at a glance
The 2006-2011 Honda Civic covers 6 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 23–42 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2011, costs about $1,590 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 1.3L 4-cyl FWD (41 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and natural gas. EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 42 MPG, was reached in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2011 Honda Civic by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 24–41 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,590–$3,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 24–42 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,560–$3,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 24–42 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,560–$3,350 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 24–42 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,560–$3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 23–42 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,560–$3,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 23–42 MPG, 28 MPGe | $1,560–$3,490 | First year |
What the 2011 Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,250 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.75
Per 100 miles
$15.00
Five years
$11,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,030less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Honda Civic MPG
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 42 to 41 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,560 to $1,590, $30 more.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 39 | 43 | 41 | $1,590 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2010 Honda Civic MPG
24–42 MPG, 28 MPGe · $1,560–$3,360/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,560 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2009 Honda Civic MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Honda Civic as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Honda Civic MPG
24–42 MPG, 28 MPGe · $1,560–$3,350/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,560 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2007 Honda Civic MPG
23–42 MPG, 28 MPGe · $1,560–$3,490/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,560 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2006 Honda Civic MPG
23–42 MPG, 28 MPGe · $1,560–$3,490/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Civic 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 1.3L 4-cyl | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,560 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNG (Most efficient) | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,070 in California and $1,970 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.
- California $3,070
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,250
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,970
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 small car models.
Generations
- 2000
- 2001-2005 (EP)
- 2006-2011 (FA1)
- 2012-2015 (9th gen)
- 2016-2021 (10th gen)
- 2022-2026 (11th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2011 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 2006-2011 Honda Civic at 23–42 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Hybrid 1.3L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 42 MPG (40 city, 45 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 23–30 MPG; Hybrid: 41–42 MPG; Natural gas: 28 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2011 Honda Civic?
The Hybrid 1.3L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 42 MPG, in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 41 MPG, was in 2011.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2011 Honda Civic?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2011 Honda Civic compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2005 Honda Civic) is rated 25–41 MPG combined and costs $1,590–$2,610 a year to fuel; the 2006-2011 model is rated 23–42 MPG and costs $1,560–$3,490 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Honda Civic per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,590–$3,360 a year. That is a $1,770 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2011 Honda Civic compare with other small car configurations?
The Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $1,030 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 313 rated small car configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Honda Civic hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 1.3L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 41 MPG against 29 MPG for the best gas version (Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD), 12 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,590 versus $2,250 a year, a saving of $660.
Is the 2011 Honda Civic different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 42 to 41 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,560 to $1,590, $30 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2011 against 5 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Honda Civic for that year.
Why is there no fuel cost for the 2011 Honda Civic natural gas configurations?
EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for natural gas fuel, so we list the fuel economy but do not estimate a cost.