2003 Honda Civic 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 Civic.

The 2003 Honda Civic has 7 model options: Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2003 Honda Civic Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Honda Civic is 30 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L322936
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L292534
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L292634
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L302735
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L343139
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L302735
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L252228

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Honda Civic is $2,114.

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 Civic to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $929 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 (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L$1,950save $1,750
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,150save $750
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,150save $750
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$1,850save $2,250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Honda Civic will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L9
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L9
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L12

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

The 2003 Honda Civic 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 Civic.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 7 2003 Honda Civic model options.

Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Automatic (variable gear ratios) 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG29
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG32
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,750
Fuel Cost$1,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
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
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG34
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
Displacement1.7
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.7 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.7
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Honda Civic Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG28
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
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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