Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 1985 Accord. 8 configurations listed,
with city, highway and combined mpg, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂ for each one.
Engine and transmission combinations
Engine
Transmission
Drive
City
Hwy
Comb.
L/100km
Fuel cost/yr
CO₂ g/mi
Fuel
1.8L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
20
25
22
10.7
$3,050
404
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
21
24
22
10.7
$3,050
404
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
21
26
23
10.2
$2,900
386
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
21
28
24
9.8
$2,800
370
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
4-speed automatic
FWD
22
27
24
9.8
$2,800
370
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
22
27
24
9.8
$2,800
370
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
22
29
25
9.4
$2,700
355
Regular Gasoline
1.8L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
23
30
26
9.0
$2,600
342
Regular Gasoline
mpg figures are the EPA window-sticker values in US gallons. The L/100km
column is the same figure converted for metric readers. CO₂ is tailpipe only and excludes
fuel production.
Engine summary
Engine 1
1.8L I4 (Regular Gasoline)
Engine technology and equipment
Engine technology
(FFS) CA model
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Subcompact Cars
Fuel types
Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy range
Best combined
26 mpg
(9.0 L/100km)
Worst combined
22 mpg
(10.7 L/100km)
Spread
22–26 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$2,600
Emissions and running cost
Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)
342 g/mile
Tailpipe CO₂ range
342 – 404 g/mile across all configurations
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$1,000 more
Not yet published
Dimensions, curb weight, interior volume, oil capacity and torque
specifications require official Honda documentation that we have not yet
verified for this model year. They will be added once sourced.