1996 Honda Civic fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1996 Honda Civic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 27 to 36 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 33 city / 41 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 27 to 36 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 33 and 41 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $1,850 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic HX Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 41 | 36 MPG | $1,850 |
| Civic HX Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 35 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Civic Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| Civic Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Civic Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Civic Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $1,850 per year in fuel, versus $2,500 for the least efficient.