Regardless of your choice of trim, body, or engine, every 2016 Honda
Accord makes use of a 17.2-gallon gas tank. However, your choice of powertrain does affect your fuel economy and how often you'll have to fill up. Compared to the Honda Civic
, the Accord is bigger and beefier—but does that mean it has a larger gas tank as well? Absolutely! Thanks to the Accord's greater fuel reserves, you can go a little farther. However, make sure to take your fuel economy into account before draining your tank. Learn how to keep your 2016 Honda Accord's gas tank full for as long as possible with Jerry
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! How big is the gas tank of a 2016 Honda Accord?
There's plenty of room for the family in the 2016 Accord, and its 17.2-gallon fuel tank doesn't disappoint. Take the highway and you can get up to 516 miles into your vacation (although that doesn’t mean your kids won't start to complain)! The Accord also takes regular gasoline, which makes a big difference when fuel prices spike.
Coupe, sedan, base trim,
or high-level
, the gas tank is the same no matter which one you choose: Your fuel economy, however, does depend on your choice of powertrain and transmission, but we’ll get to that later.
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If you’re curious, there are a few ways to determine your vehicle’s gas tank capacity on your own:
Measure the gas tank
The first thing you'll need is a measuring tape and, optionally, a calculator. The next step is to find your vehicle’s gas tank and measure its width, length, and height in inches. The volume of the gas tank can be calculated by multiplying your measurements and then dividing the result by 231 (the number of cubic inches in a gallon).
Check your owner’s manual
The owner's manual will usually tell you the fuel capacity of its vehicle. For those who lost their booklets, Honda's online support page
has copies of every owner’s manual going back to the early 2000s. Drive ‘till empty, then fill it up
This method is simple but risky: drive your Honda Accord until the gas gauge reads empty
, then see how much fuel it takes to refill! You won't get a precise measurement of your vehicle’s gas tank volume unless you run out right at the pump, but you’ll have a good idea. So, are you feeling lucky? How to save on fuel costs in a Honda Accord
Overall, the 2016 Honda Accord gets good gas mileage. But take a closer look at the differences between powertrains and transmissions and there are some clear winners. It seems that—for most drivers—leaving the shifting to the car computer works best.
Here’s the EPA fuel economy rating for every version of the 2016 Honda Accord:
| | | MPG (city/highway/combined) |
|---|
Honda Accord LX, Sport, EX, EX-L | | | |
Honda Accord EX-L, Touring | | | |
Honda Accord EX-L, Touring | | | |
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If you’re not ready to give up the clutch, don’t worry—here are a few ways to save gas:
Don’t skip service. Regular maintenance is the best way to maintain the fuel economy of your Accord.
Take it easy. Avoid sudden acceleration and ease off the gas pedal to keep your fuel consumption low.
Pack a parka. Sitting in your car and idling spikes gas consumption. Drive gently to warm up your car if it's cold.
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