- Newest year: 2003
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2002
2000-2003 Honda S2000 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Honda S2000 at a glance
The 2000-2003 Honda S2000 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 and 2003 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2003 Honda S2000 by model year
What the 2003 S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$440less a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Honda S2000 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Honda S2000 as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Honda S2000 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Honda S2000 as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Honda S2000 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/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 stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,020.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Honda S2000 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004-2009 (AP2)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 at 20 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Honda S2000?
Every model year of the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 tops out at 20 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Honda S2000?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 and 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Honda S2000 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Honda S2000 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 Honda S2000 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 Honda S2000 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The S2000 2.0L 4-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $440 less than the class median of $4,460, and less than 6 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 53 rated two-seater configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Honda S2000 different from the 2002 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2002 and 2003: 1 configuration rated 20 MPG combined. See the 2002 Honda S2000 for that year.