Honda · Large cars · Hybrid
Honda Accord Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
At 48 MPG combined, the Honda Accord Hybrid sits 20 MPG above the large cars median of 28, which makes it 8th of 25 large cars, in the upper half, ahead of 71% of the others.
- 48MPG combined8th of 25 in class
- $1,400a year in fuel8th of 25 in class
- 184g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 3rd of 8 hybrid large cars, in the upper half, ahead of 71% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 25.5 MPG, against 28 MPG for all large cars together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 8th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 92% of the others.
Within the 13 Honda models rated for 2026 it is 3rd on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 32 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Honda Civic Hybrid at 49 MPG and just behind it is the Acura Integra at 32 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,400 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $1,550 less than the large cars median of $2,950.
Tailpipe CO2 is 184 g/mile, 114 g/mile below the large cars median of 298.
Rated versions
The city rating of 51 is 7 above the highway rating of 44. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Accord Hybrid: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD, gets 48 MPG; the least efficient listed, Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD, gets 44 MPG, a gap of 4 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $100 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Hybrid: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 48 | 51 | 44 | $1,400 | 184 |
| Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 44 | 46 | 41 | $1,500 | 201 |
Year by year
The Honda Accord Hybrid is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2019 and 2026: 48 MPG both times. The number of rated versions grew from 1 to 2.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 48 | 44 | $1,400 | 184 | 28 |
| 2025 | 2 | 48 | 44 | $1,400 | 184 | 26.5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 48 | 44 | $1,400 | 184 | 26.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 48 | 44 | $1,400 | 184 | 23 |
| 2022 | 2 | 47 | 43 | $1,450 | 186 | 24 |
| 2021 | 2 | 48 | 43 | $1,400 | 183 | 23 |
| 2020 | 1 | 48 | 48 | $1,400 | 185 | 23 |
| 2019 | 1 | 48 | 48 | $1,400 | 184 | 23 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Hybrid | Hybrid | 49 | $1,350 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Hybrid | 51 | $1,300 | 2026 |
| Acura Integra | Gasoline | 32 | $2,550 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Sonata | Gasoline | 32 | $2,100 | 2026 |
| BMW 7 Series Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 | $2,950 | 2026 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Large cars, Hybrid, Honda, Hybrid large cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.