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2012 Honda Accord MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Honda Accord is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 27 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 23 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #24 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Honda Accord's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  2. 2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  3. 3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  4. 4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  5. 5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
  6. 24Honda Accord27 MPG $1,722
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 AccordOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

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

Accord MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Accord		 Gas 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Accord Coupe		 Gas 23 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord Coupe		 Gas 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord		 Gas 22 MPG 33 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord Coupe		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Accord		 Gas 20 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Accord Coupe		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2012 Honda Accord vs. rivals

vs Chrysler 200 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Accord saves $215/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Accord saves $12/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Accord saves $12/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Jetta saves $62/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $66/yr vs Kia Forte 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Forte saves $172/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Honda Accord?

Up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 21 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Honda Accord use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Honda Accord?

The 2012 Honda Accord's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Honda Accord per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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