Honda Accord — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Honda's highly regarded premium saloon, offering legendary reliability, sharp handling, and refined i-DTEC diesel cruising.
TL;DR
34 MPG
Real-world petrol
45 MPG
Real-world diesel
65L
Tank capacity
£88.92
Full tank (petrol)
18.3p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda Accord achieves an estimated 34 MPG (petrol) and 45 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 65-litre tank completely costs approximately £88.92 (petrol) or £92.36 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
34
Real-world MPG
Petrol
40.9
Official WLTP
Petrol
45
Real-world MPG
Diesel
53.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £915 | £718 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1354 | £1062 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1829 | £1436 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2744 | £2153 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3658 | £2871 |
| Full tank (65L) | £88.92 | £92.36 |
| Cost per mile | 18.3p | 14.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Accord compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Accord
The i-DTEC diesel is highly efficient; keep motorway speeds at 65-70 mph.
Clean air filters regularly to ensure optimal fuel combustion.
Use Eco settings to smooth throttle responses.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda Accord achieving ~34 MPG real-world, if you fill 52 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.55
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.65
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda Accord?
The Honda Accord achieves approximately 34 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 40.9 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 45 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Honda Accord?
The Honda Accord has a fuel tank of 65 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £88.92. Diesel costs approximately £92.36 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda Accord?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda Accord costs approximately £1354 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1829. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda Accord?
In a Honda Accord doing ~34 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 52-litre fill nets approximately £4.65 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda Accord cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda Accord costs approximately 18.3p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.49 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda Accord?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda Accord is 40.9 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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