2026 Honda Accord SE MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2026 Honda Accord SE gets an EPA-estimated 28/36 MPG (city/highway) and 31 MPG combined, with an estimated $2,000/year fuel cost and 283 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 1.5 L 4-cyl.
The 2026 Honda Accord SE with the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 28 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway, for a combined 31 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 1.5 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| MPG — city | 28 |
| MPG — highway | 36 |
| MPG — combined | 31 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $2,000 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 283 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 6/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 31 MPG, the 2026 Honda Accord SE sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about 22% better than the typical Midsize Cars of its era (26 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 2026 Honda Accord SE. Over five years that is roughly $10,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2026 Honda Accord SE emits approximately 283 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 6 out of 10. 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.