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1998 Honda Civic Gas Tank Size and Capacity

Sedan 8 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 1997 1999 →

Fuel tank capacity

11.9gal · 45 L

The 1998 Honda Civic has a fuel tank capacity of 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 381–464 highway miles or 298–357 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

11.9 gal · Smaller than 99% of 1998 models we list.

Highway range
381–464 mi
City range
298–357 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
28–34 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

1998 Honda Civic fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
CX 2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 34Range 321 / 405 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 34 321 / 405 mi
DX 2dr Coupe 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 34Range 321 / 405 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 34 321 / 405 mi
DX 2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 34Range 321 / 405 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 34 321 / 405 mi
DX 4dr Sedan 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 34Range 321 / 405 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 34 321 / 405 mi
EX 2dr Coupe 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 25 / 32Range 298 / 381 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 25 / 32 298 / 381 mi
EX 4dr Sedan 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 25 / 32Range 298 / 381 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 25 / 32 298 / 381 mi
HX 2dr Coupe 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 30 / 39Range 357 / 464 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 30 / 39 357 / 464 mi
LX 4dr Sedan 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 34Range 321 / 405 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 34 321 / 405 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1998 Honda Civic goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 30 MPG, a full 11.9-gallon tank covers about 357 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full11.9405321
3/48.9303241
1/26.0202161
1/43.010180
1/81.55140

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 500 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 34.8 MPG in the Civic (49 drivers), about 414 miles on a full 11.9-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
28–34 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
261–317 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings ↗

What it costs to fill up a 1998 Honda Civic

$50.81 to fill the 11.9-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
11.9 galRegular$4.27$50.81$38.11

By region, 11.9-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$47.84
Midwest$4.27$50.81
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$44.03
Rocky Mountain$4.46$53.07
West Coast$5.42$64.50
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$70.09

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 11.9-gallon tank$50.81
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,135

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Civic tank size in other years

The 1998 Civic uses the same 11.9 gal tank as every Civic since 1996.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2003 Civic 13.2 gal 594 mi
2002 Civic 13.2 gal 528 mi
2001 Civic 13.2 gal 515 mi
2000 Civic 11.9 gal 464 mi
1999 Civic 11.9 gal 452 mi
1998 Civic 11.9 gal 464 mi
1997 Civic 11.9 gal 464 mi
1996 Civic 11.9 gal 488 mi
1995 Civic 10.0–11.9 gal 500 mi
1994 Civic 10.0–11.9 gal 500 mi
1993 Civic 10.0–11.9 gal 490 mi
Honda Civic fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
1990199119921993199419951996199711.919981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
← 1997 Honda Civic Every Civic year 1999 Honda Civic →

1998 Honda Civic vs similar 1998 sedans

The Civic has the smallest tank of the four 1998 sedans compared here: 11.9 gallons, against 15.2 for the Chevrolet Cavalier.

1998 modelTankLongest highway range
Chevrolet Cavalier 15.2 gal 471 mi
Nissan 200SX 13.2 gal 462 mi
Mitsubishi Mirage 13.2 gal 475 mi
Honda Civic 11.9 gal 464 mi

Picked by body style and size: other 1998 sedans within about 5% of the Civic's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.

1998 Honda Civic fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Honda Civic, out of 4 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Storage · Tank assemblyNov 1, 2007 · NHTSA 07V512000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 6,545 vehicles

On certain compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the CNG tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.

Risk and remedy

Risk: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1998 Honda Civic?

The 1998 Honda Civic holds 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1998 Honda Civic gas tank hold?

The 1998 Honda Civic tank holds 45 liters, or 11.9 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1998 Honda Civic go on a full tank?

About 381–464 miles on the highway and 298–357 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1998 Honda Civic go on a quarter tank?

About 101 highway miles or 80 in town from the 11.9-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 1998 Honda Civic really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 34.8 MPG in the 1998 Honda Civic (49 drivers), which works out to about 414 miles on a full 11.9-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1998 Honda Civic take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1998 Honda Civic?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 11.9-gallon tank from empty costs $50.81. It ranges from $44.03 in the Gulf Coast to $70.09 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1998 Honda Civic?

About 74 pounds for the 11.9-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1998 Honda Civic have a bigger gas tank than the Nissan 200SX?

No. The 1998 Nissan 200SX holds up to 13.2 gallons; the 1998 Honda Civic holds up to 11.9.

Has the 1998 Honda Civic had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Honda Civic: 07V512000 (storage · tank assembly). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026.
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 1998 Honda models

Accord17.1 gallons CR-V15.3 gallons Odyssey17.2 gallons Passport21.1 gallons Prelude15.9 gallons