1990 Honda Civic CRX MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1990 Honda Civic CRX.

The 1990 Honda Civic CRX has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 1990 Honda Civic CRX Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1990 Honda Civic CRX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 1990 Honda Civic CRX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1990 Honda Civic CRX Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1990 Honda Civic CRX is 28 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L282532
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L292732
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L272430

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1990 Honda Civic CRX?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1990 Honda Civic CRX is $2,233.

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 1990 Honda Civic CRX to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $333 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,250save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,150save $750
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1990 Honda Civic CRX Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1990 Honda Civic CRX will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1990 Honda Civic CRX Emit?

The 1990 Honda Civic CRX 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 1990 Honda Civic CRX.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1990 Honda Civic CRX model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Honda Civic CRX Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Honda Civic CRX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1990 Honda Civic CRX Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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