- Newest year: 2009
- Gas
- Two-seaters
- Same as 2008
2004-2009 Honda S2000 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2004-2009 Honda S2000 at a glance
The 2004-2009 Honda S2000 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,830 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006 and 2008; 2005, 2007 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2008 and 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2004-2009 Honda S2000 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,830 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | First year |
What the 2009 S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$319
$3,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.38
Per 100 miles
$25.53
Five years
$19,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$190less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Honda S2000 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Honda S2000 as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Honda S2000 MPG
21 MPG · $3,830/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,830, $190 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 (Most efficient) | 2.2L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Honda S2000 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
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 2007 Honda S2000 as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 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 2005: 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) | 2.2L 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).
2005 Honda S2000 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
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 2005 Honda S2000 as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 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) | 2.2L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 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 2.2L 4-cyl RWD: $4,560 in California and $3,320 in Texas, a $1,240 difference.
- California $4,560
- Washington $4,290
- New York $3,780
- Florida $3,490
- Texas $3,320
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2000-2003
- 2004-2009 (AP2)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2004-2009 Honda S2000 get?
EPA rates the 2004-2009 Honda S2000 at 20–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 21 MPG (18 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2004-2009 Honda S2000?
The S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2008 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2004-2009 Honda S2000?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006 and 2008. In 2005, 2007 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2004-2009 Honda S2000 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2003 Honda S2000) is rated 20 MPG combined and costs $4,020 a year to fuel; the 2004-2009 model is rated 20–21 MPG and costs $3,830–$4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Honda S2000 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,830 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Honda S2000 100 miles?
About $25.53 per 100 miles for the S2000 2.2L 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 2009 Honda S2000 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD is rated 18 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2009 Honda S2000 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The S2000 2.2L 4-cyl RWD costs about $3,830 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 5 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 73 rated two-seater configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Honda S2000 different from the 2008 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 1 configuration rated 21 MPG combined. See the 2008 Honda S2000 for that year.