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1999 Honda Civic Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Sedan 10 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 1998 2000 →

Fuel tank capacity

11.9gal · 45 L

The 1999 Honda Civic has a fuel tank capacity of 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 345–452 highway miles or 262–357 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

11.9 gal · Smaller than 99% of 1999 models we list.

Highway range
345–452 mi
City range
262–357 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
25–33 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

1999 Honda Civic fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 10 trims

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 / 38Range 357 / 452 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 30 / 38 357 / 452 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
Si 2dr Coupe 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 22 / 29Range 262 / 345 mi 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 22 / 29 262 / 345 mi
VP 4dr Sedan 1.6L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 24 / 32Range 286 / 381 mi 1.6L 4cyl 4A FWD 11.9 gal45 L 24 / 32 286 / 381 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 1999 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 35 MPG in the Civic (48 drivers), about 417 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
25–33 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
269–355 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1999 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 1999 Civic uses the same 11.9 gal tank as every Civic since 1996.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2004 Civic 13.2 gal 594 mi
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
Honda Civic fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
← 1998 Honda Civic Every Civic year 2000 Honda Civic →

1999 Honda Civic vs similar 1999 sedans

The Civic has the smallest tank of the four 1999 sedans compared here: 11.9 gallons, against 15.0 for the Chevrolet Cavalier.

1999 modelTankLongest highway range
Chevrolet Cavalier 15.0 gal 465 mi
Mitsubishi Mirage 12.4 gal 446 mi
Saturn S-Series 12.1 gal 436 mi
Honda Civic 11.9 gal 452 mi

Other 1999 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

1999 Honda Civic fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1999 Honda Civic, out of 3 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1999 Honda Civic?

The 1999 Honda Civic holds 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1999 Honda Civic gas tank hold?

The 1999 Honda Civic tank holds 45 liters, or 11.9 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1999 Honda Civic go on a full tank?

About 345–452 miles on the highway and 262–357 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 1999 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 1999 Honda Civic really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 35 MPG in the 1999 Honda Civic (48 drivers), which works out to about 417 miles on a full 11.9-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Honda Civic?

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

Does the 1999 Honda Civic have a bigger gas tank than the Saturn S-Series?

No. The 1999 Saturn S-Series holds up to 12.1 gallons; the 1999 Honda Civic holds up to 11.9.

Has the 1999 Honda Civic had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1999 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, checked against independent references. 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 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Honda fuel system recalls).
  • 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 1999 Honda models

Accord17.1 gallons CR-V15.3 gallons Odyssey20.0 gallons Passport21.1 gallons Prelude15.9 gallons