Honda Civic — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Honda's redesigned family hatchback, now available exclusively as a full hybrid e:HEV. Smooth, refined, and significantly more fuel-efficient than the previous generation.
The Honda Civic e:HEV is a premium family hatchback that has received widespread acclaim for its driving dynamics, interior layout, and highly advanced hybrid powertrain. It is low, wide, and offers a sporty driving position.
Its e:HEV system pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with a powerful electric motor, producing a combined 184 hp. Like the Jazz, it drives primarily on electric power in town, shifting to engine drive at high speeds where the petrol engine is most efficient.
Real-world fuel economy is excellent, averaging 47 MPG. It offers warm-hatch performance with family car practicality and hybrid efficiency, making it one of the best all-round family cars on sale.
TL;DR
47 MPG
Real-world petrol
40L
Tank capacity
£54.72
Full tank (petrol)
13.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Honda Civic achieves an estimated 47 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 40-litre tank completely costs approximately £54.72 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
47
Real-world MPG
Petrol
55.4
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £662 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £979 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1323 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £1985 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2646 |
| Full tank (40L) | £54.72 |
| Cost per mile | 13.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Civic
Maintain a smooth, progressive throttle application; the electric motor provides instant torque and does not need to be floored.
Use the digital power meter in the dash to monitor when the engine is charging the battery or driving the wheels.
Set the drive mode to Eco to temper throttle sensitivity and improve real-world fuel economy.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Honda Civic achieving ~47 MPG real-world, if you fill 32 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.40
Cost of 3-mile detour
£2.80
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic achieves approximately 47 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 55.4 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Honda Civic?
The Honda Civic has a fuel tank of 40 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £54.72. Diesel costs approximately £56.84 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Honda Civic?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Honda Civic costs approximately £979 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1323. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Honda Civic?
In a Honda Civic doing ~47 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 32-litre fill nets approximately £2.80 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Honda Civic cost per mile in fuel?
The Honda Civic costs approximately 13.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £3.96 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Honda Civic?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Honda Civic is 55.4 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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