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2008 Honda Accord MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Honda Accord is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 34 compact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #9 of 34 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Honda Accord's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2008 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Toyota Corolla31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Hyundai Accent29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Kia Rio29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Ford Focus28 MPG $1,661
  6. 9Honda Accord25 MPG $1,860
  7. 34Bentley Azure11 MPG $5,386
2008 AccordOther compact carsClass median: $2,242/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Accord MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Accord Coupe		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord Coupe		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord Coupe		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Accord Coupe		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2008 Honda Accord vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Lancer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Pontiac G6 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Rabbit 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Saturn Astra 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Astra saves $138/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Accord saves $78/yr vs Ford Focus 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Focus saves $199/yr vs Mazda 3 27 MPG · $1,722/yr 3 saves $138/yr vs Suzuki Forenza 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Accord saves $162/yr vs Suzuki Reno 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Accord saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Accord saves $510/yr vs Volkswagen R32 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Accord saves $1,102/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Honda Accord?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Honda Accord use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Honda Accord?

The 2008 Honda Accord's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Honda Accord per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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