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2020 Honda Civic Gas Tank Size and Capacity

Sedan 24 trims listed 2 fuel-system recalls ← 2019 2021 →

Fuel tank capacity

12.4gal · 47 L

The 2020 Honda Civic has a fuel tank capacity of 12.4 gallons (47 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 347–521 highway miles or 273–397 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

12.4 gal · Smaller than 91% of 2020 models we list.

Highway range
347–521 mi
City range
273–397 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
25–36 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2020 Honda Civic fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 24 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank Fuel MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
EX 2dr Coupe 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 31 / 40Range 384 / 496 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 31 / 40 384 / 496 mi
EX 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 31 / 40Range 384 / 496 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 31 / 40 384 / 496 mi
EX 4dr Sedan 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 32 / 42Range 397 / 521 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 32 / 42 397 / 521 mi
EX-L 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 31 / 40Range 384 / 496 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 31 / 40 384 / 496 mi
EX-L 4dr Sedan 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 32 / 42Range 397 / 521 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 32 / 42 397 / 521 mi
LX 2dr Coupe 2.0L 4cyl CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 30 / 38Range 372 / 471 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 30 / 38 372 / 471 mi
LX 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 31 / 40Range 384 / 496 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 31 / 40 384 / 496 mi
LX 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl 6M · FWD · Regular MPG 25 / 36Range 310 / 446 mi 2.0L 4cyl 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 25 / 36 310 / 446 mi
LX 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 30 / 38Range 372 / 471 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 30 / 38 372 / 471 mi
Si 2dr Coupe 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 26 / 36Range 322 / 446 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 26 / 36 322 / 446 mi
Si 2dr Coupe w/Summer Tires 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 26 / 36Range 322 / 446 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 26 / 36 322 / 446 mi
Si 4dr Sedan 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 26 / 36Range 322 / 446 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 26 / 36 322 / 446 mi
Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 26 / 36Range 322 / 446 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 26 / 36 322 / 446 mi
Sport 2dr Coupe 2.0L 4cyl 6M · FWD · Regular MPG 25 / 35Range 310 / 434 mi 2.0L 4cyl 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 25 / 35 310 / 434 mi
Sport 2dr Coupe 2.0L 4cyl CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 29 / 36Range 360 / 446 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 29 / 36 360 / 446 mi
Sport 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 29 / 37Range 360 / 459 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 29 / 37 360 / 459 mi
Sport 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 29 / 35Range 360 / 434 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 29 / 35 360 / 434 mi
Sport 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl 6M · FWD · Regular MPG 25 / 36Range 310 / 446 mi 2.0L 4cyl 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 25 / 36 310 / 446 mi
Sport 4dr Sedan 2.0L 4cyl CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 29 / 37Range 360 / 459 mi 2.0L 4cyl CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 29 / 37 360 / 459 mi
Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 29 / 37Range 360 / 459 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 29 / 37 360 / 459 mi
Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 29 / 35Range 360 / 434 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 29 / 35 360 / 434 mi
Touring 2dr Coupe 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 30 / 37Range 372 / 459 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 30 / 37 372 / 459 mi
Touring 4dr Sedan 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT · FWD · Regular MPG 30 / 38Range 372 / 471 mi 1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT FWD 12.4 gal47 L Regular 30 / 38 372 / 471 mi
Type R 4dr Hatchback 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M · FWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 22 / 28Range 273 / 347 mi 2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M FWD 12.4 gal47 L Premiumrecommended 22 / 28 273 / 347 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 2020 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 12.4-gallon tank covers about 372 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full12.4446322
3/49.3335242
1/26.2223161
1/43.111281
1/81.65640

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 500 gallons, roughly 40 full tanks.

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
25–36 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
248–358 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
5–8 of 10
Source
EPA ratings ↗

What it costs to fill up a 2020 Honda Civic

$52.95 to fill the 12.4-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
12.4 galRegular$4.27$52.95$39.71
12.4 galPremium$5.28$65.47$49.10

By region, 12.4-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$49.85
Midwest$4.27$52.95
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$45.88
Rocky Mountain$4.46$55.30
West Coast$5.42$67.21
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$73.04

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

  • 12.4-gallon tank$52.95
  • 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 2020 Civic uses the same 12.4 gal tank as every Civic since 2016.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2025 Civic 10.6–12.4 gal 558 mi
2024 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2023 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2022 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2021 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2020 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2019 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2018 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2017 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2016 Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
2015 Civic 13.2 gal 594 mi
Honda Civic fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
19901991199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201912.42020202120222023202420252026
← 2019 Honda Civic Every Civic year 2021 Honda Civic →

2020 Honda Civic vs similar 2020 sedans

At 12.4 gallons, the Civic's largest tank ranks second of the four 2020 sedans compared here. The Volkswagen Jetta carries the most (13.2 gal) and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid the least (11.4 gal).

2020 modelTankLongest highway range
Volkswagen Jetta 13.2 gal 528 mi
Honda Civic 12.4 gal 521 mi
Chevrolet Sonic 12.2 gal 415 mi
Toyota Corolla Hybrid 11.4 gal 593 mi

Picked by body style and size: other 2020 sedans within about 5% of the Civic's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.

2020 Honda Civic fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,490,460 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Delivery · Fuel pumpMar 25, 2021 · NHTSA 21V215000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 624,552 vehicles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2020 Honda Civic?

The 2020 Honda Civic holds 12.4 gallons (47 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2020 Honda Civic gas tank hold?

The 2020 Honda Civic tank holds 47 liters, or 12.4 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2020 Honda Civic go on a full tank?

About 347–521 miles on the highway and 273–397 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 2020 Honda Civic go on a quarter tank?

About 112 highway miles or 81 in town from the 12.4-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.1 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2020 Honda Civic take?

Regular unleaded, or Premium unleaded (recommended), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2020 Honda Civic?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 12.4-gallon tank from empty costs $52.95. It ranges from $45.88 in the Gulf Coast to $73.04 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2020 Honda Civic?

About 77 pounds for the 12.4-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2020 Honda Civic have a bigger gas tank than the Chevrolet Sonic?

Yes. The 2020 Honda Civic holds up to 12.4 gallons; the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic holds up to 12.2.

Has the 2020 Honda Civic had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 fuel-system recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic: 23V858000 (delivery · fuel pump); 21V215000 (delivery · fuel pump). 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.

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

Other 2020 Honda models

Accord14.8 gallons Accord Hybrid12.8 gallons Clarity7.0 gallons CR-V14.0 gallons CR-V Hybrid14.0 gallons Fit10.6 gallons HR-V13.2 gallons Insight10.6 gallons Odyssey19.5 gallons Passport19.5 gallons Pilot19.5 gallons Ridgeline19.5 gallons