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2016-2021 Honda Civic MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 25–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2016-2021 Honda Civic at a glance
The 2016-2021 Honda Civic covers 6 model years in the EPA database (76 configurations in all), rated 25–36 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $1,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (36 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 36 MPG, was reached in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
2016-2021 Honda Civic by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 25–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 25–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 25–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 25–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 25–36 MPG | $1,830–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 30–35 MPG | $1,860–$2,160 | First year |
What the 2021 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$153
$1,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.05
Per 100 miles
$12.20
Five years
$9,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$770less a year
Class median $2,600 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Honda Civic MPG
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,970 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,510 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,510 |
| 5Dr 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,270 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Honda Civic MPG
25–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,270/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830.
Gas configurations (16)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,970 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
Show 6 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 37 | 33 | $1,990 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,070 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,510 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 35 | 32 | $2,510 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,680 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,680 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,220 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 5Dr 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,270 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Honda Civic MPG
25–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,280/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830.
Gas configurations (16)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,960 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,970 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
Show 6 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 37 | 33 | $1,990 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,470 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,070 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,490 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,220 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 5Dr 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Honda Civic MPG
25–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,280/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 42 | 35 | $1,860 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 41 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,940 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $1,990 |
| 5Dr Sport 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,450 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 40 | 32 | $2,020 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,060 |
| 5Dr Sport 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,490 |
| Si 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| Si 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| 5Dr - Type R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,280 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Honda Civic MPG
25–36 MPG · $1,830–$3,270/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 36 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,860 to $1,830, $30 less.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 42 | 35 | $1,860 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 41 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,890 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,910 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,940 |
| 5Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 39 | 33 | $1,960 |
| 5Dr Sport 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 39 | 33 | $2,410 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 40 | 32 | $2,020 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,060 |
| 5Dr Sport 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (AV-S7) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,490 |
| Si 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| Si 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,540 |
| 5Dr - Type R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,270 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Honda Civic MPG
30–35 MPG · $1,860–$2,160/yr
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 42 | 35 | $1,860 |
| 2Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 31 | 41 | 35 | $1,870 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,930 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,950 |
| 4Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,120 |
| 2Dr 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,160 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,490 in California and $1,600 in Texas, a $890 difference.
- California $2,490
- Washington $2,310
- New York $1,830
- Florida $1,730
- Texas $1,600
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 midsize 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 2016-2021 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 2016-2021 Honda Civic at 25–36 MPG combined across 76 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 36 MPG (32 city, 42 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2016-2021 Honda Civic?
The 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 36 MPG, in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The lowest top rating, 35 MPG, was in 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2016-2021 Honda Civic?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
How does the 2016-2021 Honda Civic compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2015 Honda Civic) is rated 25–44 MPG combined and costs $1,490–$3,220 a year to fuel; the 2016-2021 model is rated 25–36 MPG and costs $1,830–$3,280 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Honda Civic per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,830 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $1,830–$3,270 a year. That is a $1,440 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Honda Civic 100 miles?
About $12.20 per 100 miles for the 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.20 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2021 Honda Civic more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 32 city and 42 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2021 Honda Civic compare with other midsize car configurations?
The 4Dr 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,830 a year to fuel, $770 less than the class median of $2,600, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 149 rated midsize car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Honda Civic different from the 2020 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 36 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,830. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2021 against 16 configurations for 2020. See the 2020 Honda Civic for that year.