The 2026 Honda Civic gets 24 to 49 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at 49 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 36 mpg.
In the Midsize Cars class for 2026, the Civic ranks 4th of 26 for combined mileage (49 mpg), 4th of 24 for yearly fuel cost ($1,250 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th of 26 for tailpipe CO2 (181 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 28 mpg, costs $2,400 a year and puts out 282.5 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, 6 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Civic's best version, no other model gets the same and 228 get less. The 2026 Civic's cheapest version costs $1,250 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 5 cost less, 1 the same and 219 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 Toyota Prius | 2026 Prius | 57 | $1,100 | 155 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2026 Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 | $1,150 | 165 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Camry | 2026 Camry HEV FF LE | 51 | $1,200 | 173 |
| 4 | 2026 Honda CivicThis car | 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 49 | $1,250 | 181 |
| 5 | 2026 Lexus ES | 2026 ES 350h | 46 | $1,700 | 191 |
| 6 | 2026 Honda Accord | 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | 44 | $1,400 | 201 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Crown | 2026 Crown Hybrid AWD | 41 | $1,500 | 214 |
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 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L: 32 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Civic version is $1,750 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize 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 Camry costs $490 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Camry costs $2,450 less to fuel than the Civic (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 Civic (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Civic | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Camry | 2026 Camry HEV FF LE | 51 mpg | $1,200 | 2 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus ES | 2026 ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | 127 MPGe | $600 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $650 less a year | - |
| 2026 Honda Accord | 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | 44 mpg | $1,400 | 5 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
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 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 50 | 47 | 49 | $1,250 | 181 | cheapest |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 50 | 45 | 48 | $1,300 | 186 | +$50 |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,750 | 248 | +$500 |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S7)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,850 | 260 | +$600 |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Automatic (AV-S7)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel | 30 | 38 | 34 | $1,850 | 268 | +$600 |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 1.5 L, Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 1.5 L | Manual 6-spd | Front-wheel | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,500 | 285 | +$1,250 |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Manual 6-spd) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Front-wheel | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,200 | 364 | +$1,950 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) (49 mpg, $1,250 a year), costs $500 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) (36 mpg, $1,750 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Civic; 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 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) puts out 181 grams per mile; across the 7 tested versions the figure runs from 181 to 364.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)): fuel economy score 8 (5 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 8 (5 to 8 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Civic 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 | 35 mpg | none | 6 | 14 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 36 mpg | none | 15 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 36 mpg | none | 15 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 36 mpg | none | 16 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 36 mpg | none | 16 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 36 mpg | none | 8 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 36 mpg | none | 11 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 36 mpg | none | 12 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 36 mpg | none | 12 | 13 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2025 | 36 mpg | 49 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 36 mpg | 49 mpg | 7 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 7 versions were tested then and 7 now; the best figure went from 49 to 49 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 49 mpg | 49 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 48 mpg | 48 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S7)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 34 mpg | 36 mpg | -2 mpg |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Automatic (AV-S7)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 1.5 L, Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 1.5 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
1 2025 version has no match in 2026.
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 CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 32 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID, CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R, CIVIC SEDAN, CIVIC SEDAN HYBRID, CIVIC SEDAN SI.
32 complaints for the 2026 Honda Civic 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
3 of the 32 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID, CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R, CIVIC SEDAN, CIVIC SEDAN HYBRID, CIVIC SEDAN SI.
1 recall is on file for the 2026 Honda Civic at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID, CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R, CIVIC SEDAN, CIVIC SEDAN HYBRID, CIVIC SEDAN SI.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Civic itself is at 49 mpg.
More Honda models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) with 49 mpg combined (50 city, 47 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at 36 mpg.
The 2026 Honda Civic costs between $1,250 and $3,200 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at $1,250; the dearest is the 2026 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Manual 6-spd) at $3,200. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), gets 49 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2026 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), gets 36 mpg: 13 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2026 Honda Civic is 4th of 26 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 28 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Toyota Camry at 51 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Lexus ES at 46 mpg.
The 2025 model had 7 tested versions and the 2026 model has 7. The best figure went from 49 to 49 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR N/A FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
32 complaints for the 2026 Honda Civic are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Forward Collision Avoidance (8 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 1 recall for the 2026 Honda Civic (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Honda Civic: 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 Civic: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Honda Civic: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Honda Civic: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Honda Civic: 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.