Honda Civic MPG, gas tank, tires, and towing

Civic sedan generations at a glance

• 2008–2011 (8th generation): 1.8-liter with a 5-speed automatic or manual, a 2.0-liter Civic Si, and the Civic Hybrid with a 1.3-liter engine. 13.2-gallon tank.
• 2012–2015 (9th generation): 1.8-liter, a fuel-saving Civic HF, a 2.4-liter Si, and a 1.5-liter hybrid. A CVT replaced the 5-speed automatic for 2014. Same 13.2-gallon tank.
• 2016–2021 (10th generation): a 2.0-liter on base trims and a 1.5-liter turbo on the rest, both mostly with a CVT. The tank shrank to 12.4 gallons.
• 2022 and later (11th generation): the 2.0-liter and 1.5-liter turbo carried over. For 2025 a two-motor hybrid replaced the turbo in most of the sedan lineup; the Si keeps the turbo with a manual.

Civic gas mileage by year

Open a model year to see each EPA version. The jump in 2016 came from the CVT and the turbo engine. The 2025 and later hybrid is the most efficient Civic sedan Honda has sold, at 49 mpg combined.

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

Civic gas tank size and range

Range is the tank size times the EPA combined rating, a best case on a warm day at steady speed. The smaller 12.4-gallon tank from 2016 on is more than offset by better mileage: a 2012 sedan at 31 mpg covers about 410 miles on 13.2 gallons, a 2023 sedan at 36 mpg about 445 on 12.4. To plan a trip, use the trip gas cost calculator, and for your own numbers, the MPG calculator.

Civic tire size and pressure

Civic pressures run between 30 and 33 psi depending on the tire. The 15-inch tires on the 2008–2011 DX and the 2012 DX and LX take 30 psi; most 16- and 17-inch tires take 32 psi, with 33 psi on the 17-inch tires of the 2022 turbo; and the 18-inch tires on 2016 and later sport trims take 33 psi front and 32 psi rear. The 2012 Civic HF is the exception: its low-rolling-resistance tires on 15-inch wheels take 32 psi. Check them cold and match the label on the driver’s door jamb. See tire pressure light if the warning comes on.

Civic oil at a glance

All Civic sedans since 2012 take 0W-20. The 2008–2011 1.8-liter used 5W-20 and the 2008–2011 Si used 5W-30. Most Civics hold 3.7 to 4.4 quarts with the filter. Every year and engine is on the Civic oil page.

Can a Civic tow?

Honda rated the 2008–2015 Civic sedan to tow up to 1,000 lb, enough for a small utility trailer. The 2012 manual excludes the Civic HF. From 2016 on, Honda’s Civic sedan manuals say the car is not designed to tow a trailer, so plan on a hitch-mounted bike rack at most.

• 11th generation (2022–2026): not rated for towing⁷
• 10th generation (2016–2021): not rated for towing⁵
• 9th generation (2012–2015): up to 1,000 lb³
• 8th generation (2008–2011): up to 1,000 lb¹

Recalls: check by VIN

Open recalls are tied to the exact car. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; the VIN is on the dashboard by the windshield on the driver’s side and on your registration. Recall repairs at a Honda dealer are free.

What to record in your log

• Each fill-up: date, odometer, and gallons. A Civic that drops more than a few mpg below its usual number is telling you something, often tire pressure or a dirty air filter.
• Each service: date, odometer, and the Maintenance Minder code, such as A1 or B13.
• On the 1.5-liter turbo, the oil level every few fill-ups. A small engine with 3.7 quarts has little margin.
• Tire purchases with the size and date, since Civic tire sizes changed with each trim and generation.

Keep them in a car maintenance log or a fuel log.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Honda Civic?

The 2026 Civic sedan is rated 34 to 36 mpg combined with the 2.0-liter and 49 mpg as a hybrid. A 2012 Civic sedan with the 1.8-liter is rated 31 mpg.

How big is the gas tank on a Honda Civic?

12.4 gallons on 2016–2024 sedans and 13.2 gallons on 2008–2015 sedans, according to Honda’s manuals.

What should the tire pressure be on a Honda Civic?

Usually 32 psi. It is 30 psi on the 15-inch tires of the 2008–2011 DX and 2012 DX and LX and 33 psi front with 32 psi rear on 18-inch tires. Your door jamb label has the exact numbers.

Can a Honda Civic tow a trailer?

2008–2015 sedans, except the HF, up to 1,000 lb. Honda says 2016 and later Civic sedans are not designed to tow.

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Sources

1. 2008 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Service Information Summary (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
2. 2010 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Service Information Summary and tires (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
3. 2012 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Specifications and towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
4. 2015 Honda Civic Owner’s Guide, Specifications (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
5. 2017 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Specifications and towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
6. 2020 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Specifications (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
7. 2022 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Specifications and towing (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
8. 2011 Honda Civic Sedan Owner’s Manual, Service Information Summary (archived copy of techinfo.honda.com) (checked November 12, 2026)
9. U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)