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2012 Honda Civic CNG MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Honda Civic CNG is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 31 MPGe combined (27 city / 38 highway) on natural gas (CNG). That's up 3 MPGe from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas, it costs about $1,403 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 31 MPGe 27 MPGe city · 38 MPGe hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,403 15,000 mi/yr · $9.35 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #8 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Honda Civic CNG is rated 31 MPGe combined.

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. 8Honda Civic CNG31 MPGe $1,403
  7. 46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2012 Civic CNGOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

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

Civic CNG MPGe across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Civic Natural Gas		 Natural gas 27 MPGe 38 MPGe 31 MPGe — $1,403

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Natural gas (CNG)
Engine / motor
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
6 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
227 g/mi

2012 Honda Civic CNG vs. rivals

vs Nissan Versa 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Civic CNG saves $6/yr vs Mazda 3 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Civic CNG saves $147/yr vs Hyundai Accent 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Ford Focus 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Kia Rio 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Honda Civic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Honda Civic Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,057/yr Civic Hybrid saves $346/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Honda Civic (32 MPG), 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid (44 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Honda Civic CNG?

Up to 31 MPGe combined (27 city / 38 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Honda Civic CNG use?

Natural gas (CNG).

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

About $1,403 at 15,000 miles a year with $2.90/gge natural gas, or $9.35 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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