# Honda cars

Every Honda car sold in the US, with the official EPA figures.

- **Models:** 4
- **Hybrid options:** 3
- **Electric options:** 0

## Quick answer

Honda sells 4 cars in the US for 2026: Prelude, HR-V, Accord and Civic. The most fuel-efficient is the Civic at up to 49 mpg combined.

## Every Honda car compared

| Model | Size class | Powertrains | Drive | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | Years |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prelude | Subcompact car | Hybrid | FWD | 44 mpg | $1,500 | 2026-present |
| [HR-V](/vehicles/honda-hr-v) | Small wagon | Gas | AWD, FWD | 27-28 mpg | $2,400-$2,500 | 2016-present |
| [Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord) | Midsize car | Gas, Hybrid | FWD | 31-48 mpg | $1,400-$2,150 | 2015-present |
| [Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic) | Midsize car | Gas, Hybrid | FWD | 24-49 mpg | $1,350-$3,400 | 2015-present |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Models, size classes, powertrains, drivetrains, mpg and range from the EPA/DOE fueleconomy.gov dataset (model years 2021-2027). Heavy-duty pickups are exempt from EPA labels and are listed by hand.

## Honda cars, model by model

**Prelude.** The 2027 Prelude is a subcompact car offered with 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, in FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 46 mpg city and 41 highway (44 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $1,500. It has been in the EPA data since 2026.

**[HR-V](/vehicles/honda-hr-v).** The 2027 HR-V is a small wagon offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, in AWD or FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 26 mpg city and 32 highway (28 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $2,400-$2,500. It has been in the EPA data since 2016.

**[Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord).** The 2026 Accord is a midsize car offered with 1.5L 4-cyl turbo or 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid, in FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 51 mpg city and 44 highway (48 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $1,400-$2,150. It has been in the EPA data since 2015.

**[Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic).** The 2026 Civic is a midsize car offered with 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid or 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, in FWD. Its most efficient version is rated 50 mpg city and 47 highway (49 combined). EPA puts its annual fuel cost at $1,350-$3,400. It has been in the EPA data since 2015.

## Which Honda car is cheapest to run?

1. **Civic:** $1,350-$3,400 a year in fuel (24-49 mpg)
2. **Accord:** $1,400-$2,150 a year in fuel (31-48 mpg)
3. **Prelude:** $1,500 a year in fuel (44 mpg)
4. **HR-V:** $2,400-$2,500 a year in fuel (27-28 mpg)

EPA annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year, 55% city and 45% highway, at national average fuel and electricity prices.

## Honda cars from smallest to largest

1. **Subcompact car:** Prelude
2. **Small wagon:** HR-V
3. **Midsize car:** Accord, Civic

## Recently discontinued Honda cars

| Model | Size class | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Years |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Insight](/vehicles/honda-insight) | Compact car | Hybrid | 48-52 mpg | 2019-2022 |
| [Clarity](/vehicles/honda-clarity) | Midsize car | Hydrogen, Plug-in hybrid | 42 mpg | 2017-2021 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many cars does Honda make?

Honda sells 4 cars in the US for the 2026 model year: Prelude, HR-V, Accord and Civic. Recently discontinued: Insight (last 2022) and Clarity (last 2021).

### What is the most fuel-efficient Honda car?

The Honda Civic has the highest EPA rating in the 2026 lineup, up to 49 mpg combined as a hybrid. Ratings depend on engine and drivetrain.

### Does Honda make a hybrid car?

Yes: the Prelude, the Accord and the Civic.

### Does Honda make an electric car?

Not for the 2026 model year, according to the EPA data.

### Which Honda car is cheapest to run?

The Honda Civic, with an EPA annual fuel cost from $1,350, based on 15,000 miles a year at national average prices. Hybrid versions usually cost the least to fuel; check the table for each version.

### Which Honda cars have all-wheel drive?

1 of 4 current Honda cars offer all- or four-wheel drive: HR-V. AWD usually costs 1-3 mpg against the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine.

### What is the smallest Honda car?

By EPA size class, the smallest current Honda cars are the Prelude (subcompact car), and the largest are the Accord and Civic. EPA classes go by interior volume or weight rating, not exact length.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

## Other Honda lineups

- [Honda hybrids](https://diagxcar.com/makes/honda/hybrids)
- [Honda SUVs](https://diagxcar.com/makes/honda/suvs)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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