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2020 Honda Civic MPG, Fuel Cost and Recalls
2020 Honda Civic MPG and annual fuel cost by engine, with EPA ratings and NHTSA recall records below.
At a glance
2020 Honda Civic reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
2020 Honda Civic MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 25 to 36 mpg across 16 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Engine / transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 274 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,800 | 259 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 29 mpg | 35 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 279 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 26 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,550 | 294 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 26 mpg | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,550 | 294 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 30 mpg | 37 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,850 | 269 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,750 | 256 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 25 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 | 304 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,900 | 280 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,850 | 264 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,850 | 266 g/mi |
| 1.5L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 32 mpg | 42 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,700 | 248 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 | 300 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderAutomatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,900 | 276 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinderAutomatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,850 | 268 g/mi |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder turboManual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline | 22 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | $3,050 | 358 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2020 Honda Civic annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, Manual 6-spd, Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.
2020 Honda Civic recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 21V215000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · 23V458000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
2020 Honda Civic NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2020 Honda Civic gas mileage?
EPA combined ratings run from 25 to 36 mpg across 16 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
Are these real-world MPG figures for the Civic?
These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
Does the 2020 Honda Civic have recalls?
NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Last updated