2026 Honda Civic MPG
24–49 mpg combined across 7 EPA-rated versions. Best: Civic 4Dr (FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 50 city / 47 hwy / 49 combined; lowest: Civic 5Dr (2.0L 4-cyl, M6) at 24.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr (Hybrid) | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 50 | 47 | 49 | $1,350 |
| Civic 5Dr (Hybrid) | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 50 | 45 | 48 | $1,400 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 32 | 41 | 36 | $1,850 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 31 | 39 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30 | 38 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,650 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
How it compares
- 2026 Midsize Cars: class average 31.8 mpg over 67 versions; best Civic +17.2 (#8).
- 2025: 49 mpg best (no change).
- Fuel cost spread: $1,350–$3,400 a year ($2,050 difference).
Safety
31 owner complaints: Forward Collision Avoidance 8, Steering 7, Service Brakes 5, Electrical System 5. Crashes 2, fires 0, injuries 2.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 26% |
| Steering | 7 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16% |
| Engine | 5 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 16% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% |
Recent owner reports: Forward Collision Avoidance
“While using Adaptive Cruise Control set to the longest following distance on open roads with no vehicle ahead, the car suddenly applies the brakes as if detecting an obstacle. This also occurs when vehicles pass on two-lane roads. The braking is unexpected and creates a risk of being rear-ended. The issue happens repeatedly under normal driving conditions.”
“This car brakes at least once a week while using adaptive cruise control despite zero carsz people or anything at all being in front of me. It's extremely common and dangerous. Look on Honda forums on Facebook or I suspect anywhere else and you'll see. I had a 2023 Honda HRV and never had such issues. I don't know what they've changed but it's unsafe. They're going to literally kill someone.”
“This vehicles forward collision system uses a camera mounted in the upper windshield area instead of a radar based system. On 2 occasions during rain events the vehicle slammed on the brakes without warning. Also on 1 occasion it started to happen when the windshield suddenly became shadowed.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are listed for 2026.