Makes HondaAccord

Honda Accord MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 48 MPG combined in 2017, 2019–2021 and 2023–2026, the hybrid Accord Hybrid. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (1990–1991).

lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over

312.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Accord Hybrid. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Honda Accord has EPA ratings for 43 model years, 1984–2026, most often among midsize cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among midsize cars in 2001–2003 and among large cars in 2008–2010, 2012 and 2024–2025, and it placed in its class top five in 27 model years. In 2002 it shared first place among 46 midsize cars with the Mazda 626 and the Saturn L100/200. In 1991 the most efficient version of the Accord still placed second from the bottom of 12 small station wagons, where the Mitsubishi Space Wagon rated lowest.

No nameplate on this site has a longer run of rated years; 11 others match the Accord. Its first hybrid version arrived in 2005, when 4 of 181 cars offered one.

Among 16 large cars, 2026

The Accord placed second (tied). The class leader was the Hyundai Sonata at 51 MPG.

The Accord, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8822nd of 57subcompact cars

1989–9323rd of 40compact cars

1994–9816th of 43compact cars

1999–03second of 45midsize cars

2004–08fifth of 44midsize cars

2009–1321st of 41compact cars

2014–18seventh of 53midsize cars

2019–23second of 20large cars

2024–26second of 14large cars

Where the engine list turned over

1986
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.
1990
New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 23 MPG.
1998
New: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 24 MPG.
2003
New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 26 MPG.
2008
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 27 → 25 MPG.
2018
New: 1.5-liter 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 48 → 47 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2026.
Hybrid
Rated in 2005–2007, 2014–2015 and 2017–2026.
Plug-in hybrid
Rated in 2014.

All 43 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2026	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	51 / 44	31	4
2023–2025	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	51 / 44	32	3
2022	Accord Hybrid hybrid	47	48 / 47	26	5
2021	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	48 / 48	26	5
2020	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	48 / 47	26	7
2019	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	48 / 48	26	7
2018	Accord Hybrid hybrid	47	47 / 47	26	7
2017	Accord Hybrid hybrid	48	49 / 47	21	7
2016	Accord	30	27 / 36	21	6
2015	Accord Hybrid hybrid	47	49 / 45	21	7
2014	Accord Hybrid hybrid	47	49 / 46	21	8
2013	Accord	30	26 / 35	21	6
2012	Accord	27	23 / 33	21	7
2011	Accord	26	23 / 33	21	7
2008–2010	Accord	25	22 / 31	20	7
2007	Accord Hybrid hybrid	27	24 / 32	21	5
2006	Accord	26	23 / 31	21	5
2005	Accord Hybrid hybrid	28	25 / 33	21	5
2003–2004	Accord	26	23 / 31	21	4
2001–2002	Accord	25	22 / 29	21	5
2000	Accord	24	22 / 29	21	5
1998–1999	Accord	24	22 / 28	21	5
1996–1997	Accord	25	22 / 29	19	8
1995	Accord	25	22 / 29	19	9
1994	Accord	25	22 / 29	21	8
1993	Accord	24	21 / 29	21	4
1992	Accord	24	21 / 28	20	4
1991	Accord	23	21 / 27	20	4
1990	Accord	23	21 / 27	22	2
1989	Accord	24	22 / 28	22	3
1988	Accord	26	23 / 31	22	4
1987	Accord	26	23 / 31	23	4
1986	Accord	26	23 / 30	23	4
1985	Accord	26	23 / 30	22	8
1984	Accord	28	25 / 32	24	4

Version names in the EPA list: Accord, Accord 2.0T Sport/Touring, Accord Coupe, Accord Hybrid, Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring, Accord Plug-in Hybrid, Accord SE, Accord Sport/Touring, Accord Wagon.

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