[binhnguyent9]

I have a 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L. Although still fairly new – approx 1000 miles – I am experiencing similar (poor) gas mileage results versus the advertised Hybrid. I have driven both highway, city and a combination of both. Average mpg has been 35-36 mpg. I never can get above 38mpg. Is there something wrong with my vehicle. I bring it to Honda to check it. They cant find any problem

 

[rgoodman]

I use econ mode and keep the tires at 38 psi, consistently getting 40 mpg. Also, I have 19" wheels! Keep in mind that the posted 47 mpg was achieved under optimum conditions. It's almost impossible to get mileage like that without seriously pissing off other drivers.

 

[Vegashybrid]

I use econ mode and keep the tires at 38 psi, consistently getting 40 mpg. Also, I have 19" wheels! Keep in mind that the posted 47 mpg was achieved under optimum conditions. It's almost impossible to get mileage like that without seriously pissing off other drivers. View attachment 4663

That's simply not accurate sorry. I have no problems getting advertised mpg driving normally not using econ. You would be getting the same probably without the 19's as they seem to have approximately an 8mpg penalty.

 

[hondafan1990]

I use econ mode and keep the tires at 38 psi, consistently getting 40 mpg. Also, I have 19" wheels! Keep in mind that the posted 47 mpg was achieved under optimum conditions. It's almost impossible to get mileage like that without seriously pissing off other drivers.

First off, those 19s look great on your car! I'd like them on mine as well.
The grand average [at 25,000 miles] on my 2018 HAH Touring is 45.5 mpg - driving it normally. There are many trips I've taken around town where the mileage is over 50 mpg, but also those trips on the interstate that get in the lower 40s where I like to feel the torque and drive more aggressively. I could not be happier with this car!

 

[bduschi]

I have a 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L. Although still fairly new – approx 1000 miles – I am experiencing similar (poor) gas mileage results versus the advertised Hybrid. I have driven both highway, city and a combination of both. Average mpg has been 35-36 mpg. I never can get above 38mpg. Is there something wrong with my vehicle. I bring it to Honda to check it. They cant find any problem

It's concerning after 1k miles. I was also getting low mpg in cold weather and in-city short trips. I had around 37mpg, but only 100-200 miles odometer. Then in the last trip, longer and in a slightly warmer weather, I achieved 55 mpg. First tank ended with 42+ mpg. So far my observations are:

• Climate control is bad for mpg.
• Climate control in winter is worse - not only heating drains, battery also performs poorly in cold.
• Short trips are bad (infotainment's mpg display will start around 20mpg, and if you finish the trip before it goes high enough, average will always be low).
• High speed is bad too - just found out in my last trip, over 60 mph actually hurts the mpg, bummer!
• Chicago is BAD

I use the Eco Drive Display in the Gauges area, and whenever I notice too much deviation from the middle, I ease on a little. Not possible always, and certainly not at above 60mph, but at least does some good I believe.

 

[Gskul]

I agree with the above items that impact fuel economy. Specifically the short trips, it takes about 10-15 mins of driving for me to get good mpg.

 

[binhnguyent9]

After driving the vehicle for 6 months with 10000 miles on it. Best i got is 41mpg in city and 38mpg on highway

 

[JeffJo]

I have a 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid EX-L. Although still fairly new – approx 1000 miles – I am experiencing similar (poor) gas mileage results versus the advertised Hybrid. I have driven both highway, city and a combination of both. Average mpg has been 35-36 mpg. I never can get above 38mpg. Is there something wrong with my vehicle. I bring it to Honda to check it. They cant find any problem

After driving the vehicle for 6 months with 10000 miles on it. Best i got is 41mpg in city and 38mpg on highway

Here's what I did yesterday in my 2018 HAH Touring:

(My trip computer typically reads almost 3% low, so this is really 58 mpg.) Our grandkids live 40+ miles away, in Arlington VA. The drive is mostly highway, 50 mph to 65 mph without traffic; but coming back yesterday in D.C rush-hour traffic added 30 minutes to what is usually a 45 minute drive. One odd thing I can never figure out, is that it was 58.2 mpg when we got to Arlington, so the trip back was 54.7 mpg. Usually the difference is a bit more; I don't entirely know why. There is a 500 ft elevation change, but that shouldn't account for the difference.

For whatever reason, that trip always gives me my best mileage. Some factors, like higher speeds on the highway, frequent short trips, and cold weather, will each subtract about 5 mpg. Over the past year, my actual mpg is 47.6 mpg (46.5 on the trip computer). I used a one-year period to average it appropriately over cold and warm weather.

But I usually drive in ECON mode, I don't make jackrabbit starts (often), or change speeds frequently to weave in and out of traffic. I coast to stops at stoplights (with paddles) rather than braking hard at the end. I don't carry around a trunkful of unnecessary weight. I keep my tires inflated to the recommended psi. Other than that, I don't do anything special to get mpg.

I'm not trying to brag; I'm trying to establish what the HAH can do, and what factors about driving style might affect mileage. Sure, something might be wrong with your car. But if Honda can't find it, that doesn't seem as likely as factors in your driving style. This means more than just highway vs. city driving (which, to be honest, is not supposed to be an issue in the HAH). It means how you drive with respect to lists like this.

 

[6accordJuan]

Yes, I have same issue and have called honda usa about it over 5 times. Also have complained to Honda Dealer but they cannot do anything if Honda USA does not approved it.

I am getting around 32MPG driving normal at traffic speed.

I am going to look at small possible taking Honda to small claims court as did Heather Peters regarding this same issue in 2012 because of MPG Not As Promised and deceiving.

Any Ideas or information welcomed. I have also had quite a few issues with car. Honda finally admitted what was obvious and on recorded video which was making my screen on entertainment center shut off once a day for no reason.

What bothers me the most is that Honda avoids doing anything unless you are relentless and spend a bunch of time making it right.

All my 2.4L Accords, four manual, two automatics got the same mpg: 23-26 in winter and 28-32 in summer. Don't believe the dashboard fuel meter unless it's agreeing with fill up gallons. Odometers are high on all six by 1-2 percent. 80 mph is bad for mileage. Ideal is 45-50 then 40+ is very doable, but not in winter. Mountain driving at elevation is the best. pedal to the metal with manual in 3d gear gets 40mpg. ethanol blends lose 10-20% mpg.

 

[Vegashybrid]

As I have said numerous times before, averaging an almost even 50mpg easily over 15k miles. I never use econ just normal. I try to coast or use brakes/paddles as much as possible and try to keep my mpg gauge pegged at max as long as possible. But I will go around someone if they are driving too slow, accelerate rapidly if needed into traffic ect. I could easily get better mpg like when first getting the car if I were a little more conservative, but am more than happy with my current mpg.

 

[2.0T 2018 Blue]

I have a 2018 2.0T, been doing more highway miles recently and wondering if a Hybrid model would have been better. Good info in this thread but doesn't give me a lot of confidence I would get much better than 40 MPG compared to my current average 32 MPG.

Anyhow I wanted to mention that starting in 2021 the EPA fuel mileage ratings were made specific to trim packages on the Accord Hybrid. Touring/Sport only made 43/44/41, while other models listed at 48/48/48.

 

[icspots]

I have a 2018 2.0T, been doing more highway miles recently and wondering if a Hybrid model would have been better. Good info in this thread but doesn't give me a lot of confidence I would get much better than 40 MPG compared to my current average 32 MPG.

Anyhow I wanted to mention that starting in 2021 the EPA fuel mileage ratings were made specific to trim packages on the Accord Hybrid. Touring/Sport only made 43/44/41, while other models listed at 48/48/48.

Highway speeds is where the hybrid tends to take a hit, so if you do a lot of highway commuting…. Especially fast highway commuting you may get very little return. A coworker of mine traded in his Acura, and bought a 2020 HAH. he was instantly disappointed with the mileage (like others here) because most of his commute is highway and he’s driving 75mph+. His acura was giving him around 35 mph, and he’s only getting 37 with the hybrid. That’s just not how it works.

My current morning commute is around 50 miles of mostly highway. Speed limits range from 40-60mph, but drivers may be going as fast as 80mph. I commute early enough that I can sit myself right at 50-60 for most of the trip without annoying anyone at all.

Like everyone else has said it is 100% possible to get really good mileage in these cars if you take into account the things that will ding you. I also expect a mileage ding during the winter, if I have my snow tires on, if it’s a short trip, or I’m accelerating a lot/driving a fast speeds. If I have the family in the car, AC running, and driving at normal highway speeds on a trip I can easily dip into the low 40’s or upper 30’s. I recently replaced my original LRR tires with cross climate 2’s and it gave me a general 5mpg hit. They’re way more grippy in wet conditions, and I’m hoping they’ll do fine over the winter vs. switching to my dedicated winter tires. With the old tires, moderate morning temps, and controlling my speed I consistently hit 52 mpg over my morning commute. Driving the same way with the new tires I’m around 47. If I knock my speed down and top out at 60mph It’s around 50-52. So driving style absolutely matters.

My lifetime mileage over ~50k miles is 44.6, but that includes having winter tires on every year, and a bunch of heavily laden highway trips.

 

[JeffJo]

Anyhow I wanted to mention that starting in 2021 the EPA fuel mileage ratings were made specific to trim packages on the Accord Hybrid. Touring/Sport only made 43/44/41, while other models listed at 48/48/48.

Before 2021, the mpg for all trim levels were essentially the same. In 2021, Honda swapped the 17" wheels on the higher trims for 19" wheels. That's why the mpg changed.

It's also why the Camry LE Hybrid (16", 51/53/52 mpg) gets better mileage than the base Accord hybrid, as well as the other Camry Hybrids (18", 44/47/46 mpg).

 

[hondafan1990]

Hi all, I recently bought an Hybrid Accord Touring model because I wanted the better MPG vs. horsepower of the 2.0T. I am driving like a granny and I'm only able to get 35-37 MPG mixed driving. I'm not flooring it and drive pretty conservative. I only have 800 miles on the car, but this seems abnormal as most people are getting at least low 40s. To say the least, I am very disappointed in the MPG. Do you think I have a bad battery?

a long time since your post but my 2018 HAH Touring avg’d 46-47 mpg until I changed from the original OEM Michelin Energy Savers to Continental True Contacts. Now I’m avg 38-49 mpg!! Might it be the hi-voltage hybrid battery? It just cannot be the change of tires?

 

[icspots]

a long time since your post but my 2018 HAH Touring avg’d 46-47 mpg until I changed from the original OEM Michelin Energy Savers to Continental True Contacts. Now I’m avg 38-49 mpg!! Might it be the hi-voltage hybrid battery? It just cannot be the change of tires?

Switching from a low rolling resistance tire to a normal tire will 100% make a difference in your mileage. I swapped mine to michellin cross climate tires and took a 3-5mpg hit. I have to work a lot harder and drive more carefully to get to where I was before.

 

[Cabuba73]

Recently got the 2023 hybrid sport been driving very conservative on normal mode, and getting 40mpg, not sure why it says I should get 533 miles with a full tank, I got 430 miles out of my first tank drove the car until had 11 miles to E.

 

[icspots]

Recently got the 2023 hybrid sport been driving very conservative on normal mode, and getting 40mpg, not sure why it says I should get 533 miles with a full tank, I got 430 miles out of my first tank drove the car until had 11 miles to E.

A lot of it depends on what kind of driving you’re doing, and in what way your driving has been conservative. There are a bunch of little tweaks you can do to the nut behind the wheel (the driver) which will affect mileage that are maybe a little less obvious if it’s your first hybrid.

if you have a bunch of highway driving at speed, or a lot of start/stop, or starting up hills without momentum it can ding you a lot. If you never feather the gas to decrease regen during times it isn’t advantageous it can also ding you. For that last imagine you’re driving a stick shift. There are times you take your foot off the gas and engine brake, and there are times you put the clutch in to coast.

 

[Cabuba73]

A lot of it depends on what kind of driving you’re doing, and in what way your driving has been conservative. There are a bunch of little tweaks you can do to the nut behind the wheel (the driver) which will affect mileage that are maybe a little less obvious if it’s your first hybrid.

if you have a bunch of highway driving at speed, or a lot of start/stop, or starting up hills without momentum it can ding you a lot. If you never feather the gas to decrease regen during times it isn’t advantageous it can also ding you. For that last imagine you’re driving a stick shift. There are times you take your foot off the gas and engine brake, and there are times you put the clutch in to coast.

Yeah this is my first hybrid and still learning. I have no complains though I went from 24mpg to 40mpg so I’m happy.

 

[icspots]

Yeah this is my first hybrid and still learning. I have no complains though I went from 24mpg to 40mpg so I’m happy.

things that will effect your mileage more than you think.
-increase your tire pressure. I normally run 40 all around
-be gentle when accelerating. Let the electric motor get the initial start and the gas engine kick in when it wants to to assist. If you go quickly the engine kicks on sooner it’s less efficient. The goal isn’t to never have the engine running, but letting it run when it’s more efficient.
-if you’re coasting for a short distance and regen will sow you enough to make you need to speed up push the gas a tiny bit. Just enough to raise the needle out of the regen zone and right on the balance and of providing power to the motor. This is a judgement thing, but it sucks when regen slows you down enough thet you have to use more energy to get back to the speed you were going.
-be mindful of stopping distance, and giving yourself regen time. If you have the opportunity to slow safely a little sooner it can reduce your still starts where you loss the most mileage.
-if driving on the highway and you have the option to go a bit slower safely drop down a little and see what happens. I’m not suggesting going 40 in a 70, but if it doesn’t save you much time to go a touch slower see the difference it makes. For my morning commute the highway is all 60 or lower, so I can easily go 60-65 and not be the slowest person there. Going 70+ with some of the faster traffic saves me minimal time but costs a ton in mileage.

 

[JeffJo]

Recently got the 2023 hybrid sport been driving very conservative on normal mode, and getting 40mpg, not sure why it says I should get 533 miles with a full tank, I got 430 miles out of my first tank drove the car until had 11 miles to E.

I'm not sure that everybody knows what "driving conservatively" means. And fortunately my wife doesn't read these forums, since that is where the evidence comes from.

My 2018 HAH Touring was averaging 48.5 mpg under all conditions. Until ten months ago when I...

Switch[ed] from a low rolling resistance tire to a normal tire will 100% make a difference in your mileage. I ... took a 3-5mpg hit.

Well, it was a lesser "low rolling resistance tire," with reduced road noise. Which is what I wanted. I only took about a 2.5 mpg hit in cold weather, and 1 mg in warm. Lifetime mpg is now down to 48.

I am, by far, the majority driver, and the car has averaged 48 mpg, But when my wife drives it, she does about 40 mpg. I mean, I literally have driven the same route she did, on the next day, and done 10 mpg better. But she says "The thing I like about your car, as opposed to my 1.5L CR-V, is that when I press on the gas it goes."

She is not an aggressive driver. But it can deceptive, in this car, how much you are jack-rabbiting when you start moving from a stop. In that CR-V, I press the pedal to where I want it for the full acceleration portion. In the HAH, I press it slowly, usually out=pacing other drivers by a little if I am in front, but not as much as I would when that teenager in a muffler-less car is revving next to me at the light. I know I c an jump out in front of him, at least for a while, until he gets embarassed by bweing behind a hybrid.

I can't do a direct experiment (spousal harmony!), but I believe this has to be the main difference. Squeeze the accelerator, rather than stomping on it. This does not mean "slow." The next diffwerence is that I am very good at maintaining a steady speed, and she is not. And also without direct evidence, I believe that this is the main reason why some don't get the mpg they could.