Model year guide

1985 Honda Civic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Honda Civic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

1985 Honda Civic at a glance

Combined24–34 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Honda Civic MPG & running costs

Combined24–34 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,308
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$458 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1985 Honda Civic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,540
Fuel only$11,540
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1985 Honda Civic vehicles on record

Other Honda Civic model years

1985 Honda Civic — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1985 Honda Civic get?

The 1985 Honda Civic has U.S. EPA estimates of 24–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.