2003 Honda Accord MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Honda Accord.

The 2003 Honda Accord has 4 model options: Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2003 Honda Accord Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Accord Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Accord Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Accord Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Honda Accord Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Honda Accord is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L252131
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L262331
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L221927
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L211827

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Honda Accord?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Honda Accord is $2,688.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Honda Accord to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,937 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,400spend $500 more
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,000spend $3,500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Honda Accord Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Honda Accord will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L11
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Honda Accord Emit?

The 2003 Honda Accord will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2003 Honda Accord.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2003 Honda Accord model options.

Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Accord Automatic 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Accord Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Accord Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Accord Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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