Every engine, transmission, drivetrain and fuel economy combination
the EPA certified for the 2012 Accord. 7 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
3.5L I6
6-speed manual
FWD
18
26
21
11.2
$3,200
423
Regular Gasoline
3.5L I6
Automatic (S5)
FWD
19
29
23
10.2
$2,900
386
Regular Gasoline
3.5L I6
5-speed automatic
FWD
20
30
23
10.2
$2,900
386
Regular Gasoline
2.4L I4
5-speed automatic
FWD
22
32
26
9.0
$2,600
342
Regular Gasoline
2.4L I4
5-speed automatic
FWD
22
33
26
9.0
$2,600
342
Regular Gasoline
2.4L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
23
31
26
9.0
$2,600
342
Regular Gasoline
2.4L I4
5-speed manual
FWD
23
33
27
8.7
$2,500
329
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
2.4L I4 (Regular Gasoline)
Engine 2
3.5L V6 (Regular Gasoline)
Engine technology and equipment
Manufacturer config codes
HNX
Drivetrain and class
Drivetrain
FWD
Vehicle class
Compact Cars, Large Cars
Fuel types
Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy range
Best combined
27 mpg
(8.7 L/100km)
Worst combined
21 mpg
(11.2 L/100km)
Spread
21–27 mpg combined across configurations
Annual fuel cost (best)
$2,500
Emissions and running cost
Tailpipe CO₂ (best config)
329 g/mile
Tailpipe CO₂ range
329 – 423 g/mile across all configurations
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle
$500 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.