The 2026 Honda Accord gets 31 to 48 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Accord Hybrid at 48 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2026 Accord (4-cyl 1.5 L) at 32 mpg.
In the Large Cars class for 2026, the Accord ranks 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 16 for combined mileage (48 mpg), 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 16 for yearly fuel cost ($1,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 3rd of 16 for tailpipe CO2 (184 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 23 mpg, costs $3,225 a year and puts out 381 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 7 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Accord's best version, no other model gets the same and 227 get less. The 2026 Accord's cheapest version costs $1,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 7 cost less, none the same and 218 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 2026 Sonata Hybrid Blue | 51 | $1,200 | 175 |
| 2 | 2026 Honda AccordThis car | 2026 Accord Hybrid | 48 | $1,300 | 184 |
| 2 | 2026 Honda Civic | 2026 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 48 | $1,300 | 186 |
| 4 | 2026 Acura Integra | 2026 Integra (4-cyl 1.5 L) | 32 | $2,400 | 277 |
| 5 | 2026 Kia K4 | 2026 K4 Hatchback (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 30 | $2,100 | 289 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Accord, 4-cyl 1.5 L: 29 mpg city, 37 highway, 32 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Accord version is $1,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Large Cars class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Civic costs $651 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Civic costs $3,255 less to fuel than the Accord (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Accord (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Accord | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Civic | 2026 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 48 mpg | $1,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 2026 Sonata Hybrid Blue | 51 mpg | $1,200 | 3 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Acura Integra | 2026 Integra (4-cyl 1.5 L) | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 16 lower | $1,100 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord HybridHybrid | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 51 | 44 | 48 | $1,300 | 184 | cheapest |
| 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/TouringHybrid | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 46 | 41 | 44 | $1,400 | 201 | +$100 |
| 2026 Accord | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 29 | 37 | 32 | $1,950 | 276 | +$650 |
| 2026 Accord SE | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,000 | 283 | +$700 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Accord Hybrid (48 mpg, $1,300 a year), costs $650 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Accord (32 mpg, $1,950 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Accord; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Accord Hybrid puts out 184 grams per mile; across the 4 tested versions the figure runs from 184 to 283.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Accord Hybrid: fuel economy score 8 (6 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 8 (6 to 8 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Accord gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 mpg | none | 6 | 18 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 30 mpg | 48 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2018 | 33 mpg | 47 mpg | 7 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 33 mpg | 48 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2020 | 33 mpg | 48 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2021 | 33 mpg | 48 mpg | 5 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 33 mpg | 47 mpg | 5 | 1 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 32 mpg | 48 mpg | 3 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 32 mpg | 48 mpg | 3 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 32 mpg | 48 mpg | 3 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 32 mpg | 48 mpg | 4 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 3 versions were tested then and 4 now; the best figure went from 48 to 48 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Accord Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 44 mpg | 44 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Accord, 4-cyl 1.5 L | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Accord SE, 4-cyl 1.5 L | 31 mpg | 32 mpg (listed in 2025 as Accord) | -1 mpg |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 15 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: ACCORD HYBRID, ACCORD SEDAN.
16 complaints for the 2026 Honda Accord are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 |
1 of the 16 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: ACCORD HYBRID, ACCORD SEDAN.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Honda Accord at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: ACCORD HYBRID, ACCORD SEDAN.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Accord itself is at 48 mpg.
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Accord Hybrid with 48 mpg combined (51 city, 44 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2026 Accord at 32 mpg.
The 2026 Honda Accord costs between $1,300 and $2,000 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Accord Hybrid at $1,300; the dearest is the 2026 Accord SE at $2,000. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Accord Hybrid, gets 48 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Accord, gets 32 mpg: 16 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2026 Honda Accord is 2nd of 16 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata at 51 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 23 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata at 51 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Honda Civic at 48 mpg.
The 2025 model had 3 tested versions and the 2026 model has 4. The best figure went from 48 to 48 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
16 complaints for the 2026 Honda Accord are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Unknown Or Other (8 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Honda Accord (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Honda Accord: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Honda Accord: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Accord: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Accord: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Accord: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.