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2012 Honda Accord — specs, fuel economy and owner manual

The 2012 Honda Accord is a compact cars sold in 2 engine configurations (2.4L I4, 3.5L V6) with a best EPA combined rating of 27 mpg and 21 mpg in its thirstiest configuration It was offered with 4 transmissions (5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, Automatic (S5)) and FWD drive.

01Quick specifications

Engine2.4L I4, 3.5L V6
Transmissions5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, Automatic (S5)
DrivetrainFWD
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
EPA combined (best)27 mpg
EPA combined (worst)21 mpg
Annual fuel cost (best)$2,500
Vehicle classCompact Cars, Large Cars

02All 2012 Honda Accord fuel economy configurations

7 configurations were certified by the EPA for the 2012 model year. Combined mpg is the figure the EPA uses for its window sticker.

EngineTransmissionDrive CityHighwayCombined Fuel cost/yrCO₂ g/miFuel
3.5L I66-speed manualFWD182621$3,200423Regular Gasoline
3.5L I6Automatic (S5)FWD192923$2,900386Regular Gasoline
3.5L I65-speed automaticFWD203023$2,900386Regular Gasoline
2.4L I45-speed automaticFWD223226$2,600342Regular Gasoline
2.4L I45-speed automaticFWD223326$2,600342Regular Gasoline
2.4L I45-speed manualFWD233126$2,600342Regular Gasoline
2.4L I45-speed manualFWD233327$2,500329Regular Gasoline

Source: U.S. Department of Energy fuel economy certification data (vehicles.csv), retrieved 2026-10-27.

03Fluid capacities

Official Honda fluid capacities for the 2012 Honda Accord have not yet been verified against service documentation. Rather than publish an unverified number, this table is empty on purpose.

04Torque specifications

Same rule applies: no verified source, no number. Torque values are being added model by model from official service information.

Owner's manual

The official 2012 Honda Accord owner's manual is published by Honda. We do not host or mirror manual files — copyright stays with the manufacturer, and a mirror is exactly what gets a site like this taken down.

Get the official manual

Search your exact model year and trim on the manufacturer's owner site, or request a copy from any authorized dealer using your VIN.

Official Honda owner site

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If you need torque specifications and wiring diagrams, those live in the paid service information system rather than the free owner's manual. We are adding verified torque values model by model.

Common questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Honda Accord?

The most efficient 2012 Accord configuration the EPA certified is rated 27 mpg combined; the least efficient is 21 mpg combined.

How many engine options did the 2012 Honda Accord have?

The EPA certified 2 engine configurations for the 2012 model year: 2.4L I4, 3.5L V6.

What transmissions were available on the 2012 Honda Accord?

5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, Automatic (S5).

Is the 2012 Honda Accord front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

It was offered in FWD configuration.

Where can I download the 2012 Honda Accord owner's manual?

From Honda's official owner site (owners.honda.com) or from an authorized dealer. We link to the official source rather than hosting the file.

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What is still missing on this page

We have not yet verified fluid capacities (oil, coolant, transmission), torque specifications, maintenance intervals for the 2012 Honda Accord against official Honda service documentation. Rather than guess, those fields are left empty. A wrong torque value can destroy an engine, so we only publish figures we can trace.

06Sourcing

Engines, transmissions, drivetrain and fuel economy on this page come from U.S. Department of Energy EPA certification data for the 2012 model year. Model year existence is confirmed against NHTSA vehicle registration data. Retrieved 2026-10-27. Fields with no official source are left empty.