1997 Honda Civic (Automatic) MPG & Specs
Quick answer
The 1997 Honda Civic gets an EPA-estimated 29/35 MPG (city/highway) and 31 MPG combined, with an estimated $2,000/year fuel cost and 286.677 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.6 L 4-cyl.
The 1997 Honda Civic with the 1.6-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 29 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway, for a combined 31 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| MPG — city | 29 |
| MPG — highway | 35 |
| MPG — combined | 31 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $2,000 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 286.677 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | — |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 31 MPG, the 1997 Honda Civic sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about 31% better than the typical Subcompact Cars of its era (24 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $2,000 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 1997 Honda Civic. Over five years that is roughly $10,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 1997 Honda Civic emits approximately 286.677 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.