1998 Honda Civic Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 Honda Civic (27–34 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Natural Gas
- Combined MPG
- 27–34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,700–$2,500
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Natural Gas · Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | $1,700 | — |
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 24–30 | 32–39 | 27–34 | $1,950–$2,500 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Civic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Civic CNG | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Natural Gas | 24 | 31 | 27 | $1,700 |
| Civic HX | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Civic HX | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,950 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 Honda Civic?
According to EPA data, the 1998 Honda Civic is rated at 27–34 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 Honda Civic have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1998 Honda Civic use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Natural Gas.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 Honda Civic?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $1,700 to $2,500.