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2012-2015 Honda Civic MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 25–44 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2015 Honda Civic at a glance
The 2012-2015 Honda Civic covers 4 model years in the EPA database (26 configurations in all), rated 25–44 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $1,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (44 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 2013, 2014 and 2015.
2012-2015 Honda Civic by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe | $1,490–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe | $1,490–$3,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe | $1,500–$3,220 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas, Hybrid, Natural gas | 25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe | $1,500–$3,220 | First year |
What the 2015 HF 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$158
$1,900 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.17
Per 100 miles
$12.67
Five years
$9,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,140less a year
Class median $3,040 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Honda Civic MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,490.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 33 | $2,010 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,030 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,140 |
| Civic 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
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) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 45 | 44 | $1,490 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 38 | 31 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2014 Honda Civic MPG
25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe · $1,490–$3,190/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,500 to $1,490, $10 less.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 33 | $2,010 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,030 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,140 |
| Civic 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,190 |
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) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 45 | 44 | $1,490 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 38 | 31 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2013 Honda Civic MPG
25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe · $1,500–$3,220/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,500.
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 41 | 33 | $1,960 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,050 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,120 |
| Civic 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,220 |
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) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 38 | 31 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
2012 Honda Civic MPG
25–44 MPG, 31 MPGe · $1,500–$3,220/yr
No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.
See natural gas configurationsGas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HF (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,020 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 38 | 31 | $2,070 |
| Civic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,130 |
| Civic 2.4L 4-cyl | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,220 |
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) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
Natural gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. MPGe | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas (Most efficient) | FWD | 27 | 38 | 31 | — |
No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the HF 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,590 in California and $1,660 in Texas, a $930 difference.
- California $2,590
- Washington $2,400
- New York $1,900
- Florida $1,800
- Texas $1,660
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 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 2012-2015 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 2012-2015 Honda Civic at 25–44 MPG combined across 26 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 44 MPG (43 city, 45 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–34 MPG; Hybrid: 44 MPG; Natural gas: 31 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2015 Honda Civic?
Every model year of the 2012-2015 Honda Civic tops out at 44 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2015 Honda Civic?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2012-2015 Honda Civic compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2011 Honda Civic) is rated 23–42 MPG combined and costs $1,560–$3,490 a year to fuel; the 2012-2015 model is rated 25–44 MPG and costs $1,490–$3,220 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Honda Civic per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the HF 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,900 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,490–$3,190 a year. That is a $1,700 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2015 Honda Civic compare with other small car configurations?
The HF 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,900 a year to fuel, $1,140 less than the class median of $3,040, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 385 rated small car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 Honda Civic hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 1.5L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 44 MPG against 34 MPG for the best gas version (HF 1.8L 4-cyl FWD), 10 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,490 versus $1,900 a year, a saving of $410.
Is the 2015 Honda Civic different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,490. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2015 against 7 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Honda Civic for that year.
Why is there no fuel cost for the 2015 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.