2020 Honda Civic
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Honda Civic is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 16 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 36 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,800 to $3,200 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 25-36 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 36 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,800-$3,200 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 248-358 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Civic costs about $1,800 to $3,200 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,216. Over five years that is about $11,078 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Civic configuration saves about $2,500 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Civic sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,800 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 35 MPG | $1,850 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 34 MPG | $1,900 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,500 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,500 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,650 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Civic records tailpipe CO₂ of 248-358 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.