The 2025 Honda Civic gets 24 to 49 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at 49 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 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 2025, the Civic ranks 4th of 32 for combined mileage (49 mpg), 4th of 30 for yearly fuel cost ($1,250 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th of 32 for tailpipe CO2 (181 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,575 a year and puts out 289.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 5 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Civic's best version, no other model gets the same and 244 get less. The 2025 Civic's cheapest version costs $1,250 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 4 cost less, 1 the same and 236 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 | 2025 Toyota Prius | 2025 Prius | 57 | $1,100 | 50 |
| 2 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 | $1,150 | 165 |
| 3 | 2025 Toyota Camry | 2025 Camry HEV FF LE | 51 | $1,200 | 173 |
| 4 | 2025 Honda CivicThis car | 2025 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 49 | $1,250 | 181 |
| 5 | 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | 44 | $1,400 | 201 |
| 5 | 2025 Lexus ES | 2025 ES 300h | 44 | $1,400 | 200 |
| 7 | 2025 Toyota Crown | 2025 Crown AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 41 | $1,500 | 214 |
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 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 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Civic (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Civic | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Camry | 2025 Camry HEV FF LE | 51 mpg | $1,200 | 2 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | 44 mpg | $1,400 | 5 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 mpg | $1,150 | 5 higher | $100 less a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 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 |
| 2025 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 |
| 2025 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 |
| 2025 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 |
| 2025 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Automatic (AV-S7)) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel | 30 | 38 | 34 | $1,850 | 260 | +$600 |
| 2025 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 |
| 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 35 mpg | none | 6 | 14 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 36 mpg | none | 15 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 36 mpg | none | 15 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 36 mpg | none | 16 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 36 mpg | none | 16 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 36 mpg | none | 8 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 36 mpg | none | 11 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 36 mpg | none | 12 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 36 mpg | none | 12 | 13 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 36 mpg | 49 mpg | 7 | this page | |
| 2026 | 36 mpg | 49 mpg | 7 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 12 versions were tested then and 7 now; the best figure went from 36 to 49 mpg (up 13).
The 2026 model has 7 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 49 mpg | not tested in 2024 | new in 2025 |
| 2025 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 48 mpg | not tested in 2024 | new in 2025 |
| 2025 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 36 mpg | 35 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2025 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (AV-S7)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 34 mpg | 35 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2025 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Automatic (AV-S7)), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2025 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 1.5 L, Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 1.5 L | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Civic 5Dr (Gas, Manual 6-spd), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | -5 mpg |
8 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR 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 82 complaints, 2 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.
103 complaints for the 2025 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 41 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 18 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
11 of the 103 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 6 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.
2 recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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 2025 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 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 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 2025 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at 36 mpg.
The 2025 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 2025 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) at $1,250; the dearest is the 2025 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 2025 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), gets 49 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Civic 4Dr (Gas, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), gets 36 mpg: 13 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2025 Honda Civic is 4th of 32 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Toyota Camry at 51 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Honda Accord at 44 mpg.
The 2024 model had 12 tested versions and the 2025 model has 7. The best figure went from 36 to 49 mpg (up 13).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2025 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
103 complaints for the 2025 Honda Civic are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Steering (41 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Honda Civic (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 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 2025 Honda Civic: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Honda Civic: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Honda Civic: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.