Model year guide

1987 Honda Civic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Honda Civic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

1987 Honda Civic at a glance

Combined26–34 mpg

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

1987 Honda Civic MPG & running costs

Combined26–34 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,363
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$188 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 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 1987 Honda Civic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,815
Fuel only$11,815
Per mile$0.16

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.

1987 Honda Civic vehicles on record

Other Honda Civic model years

1987 Honda Civic — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1987 Honda Civic get?

The 1987 Honda Civic has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–34 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

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