Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

1985 HondaAccord

Subcompact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 1.8 L 4-cyl

22MPGcombined

20city

25highway

A year of fuel$3,050

CO₂ from the tailpipe404 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,242 honda cars

Combined MPG 22 MPGbest 68 · avg 28

Annual fuel cost $3,050best $650 · avg $2,604

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 1985 Honda Accord is a gasoline car in the Accord family, with front-wheel drive and an automatic 4-speed transmission. Its engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder. The EPA ratings are 20 MPG in the city, 25 MPG on the highway and 22 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is $3,050, and tailpipe emissions are 403.95 grams of CO2 per mile. The car is classified as Subcompact Cars. These figures give buyers a basic picture of its fuel economy and estimated yearly fuel expense, alongside its drivetrain and transmission. The highway rating is five MPG above the city rating, and the combined figure provides a single overall economy measure for comparison.

Who it is for

It may suit buyers considering a gasoline Accord with front-wheel drive and a four-cylinder engine. The MPG ratings and annual fuel cost can help frame expected fuel use.

What is good

25 MPG highway rating
22 MPG combined rating
Front-wheel drive
Automatic 4-speed transmission

What to know first

20 MPG city rating
Annual fuel cost is $3,050
Tailpipe CO2 is 403.95 g/mile

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1985 Honda Accord: the full review

This Accord pairs a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with front-wheel drive and an automatic 4-speed transmission. Its 22 MPG combined rating and $3,050 listed annual fuel cost are useful starting points for considering fuel use.

Overview

The 1985 Honda Accord is a gasoline-powered car with front-wheel drive and a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Its listed EPA class is Subcompact Cars. The base model pairs that engine with a four-speed automatic transmission.

EPA fuel economy is 20 mpg in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway, for a combined rating of 22 mpg. The listed tailpipe carbon dioxide output is 403.95 grams per mile. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050.

Key features

Engine: 1.8 L four-cylinder gasoline engine.
Transmission: Four-speed automatic.
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive.
EPA class: Subcompact Cars.
Fuel economy: 20 city, 25 highway and 22 combined mpg.

The available figures describe a straightforward comparison: city fuel economy is lower than highway fuel economy, and the combined rating sits between them. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure and tailpipe CO2 rating provide additional ways to assess expected running costs and emissions.

Pricing

No purchase price is listed. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,050; it is a yearly fuel-cost estimate, not a vehicle price.

Who it's for

The 1985 Accord may suit shoppers comparing gasoline cars by official fuel economy, drivetrain and estimated yearly fuel expense. Its 22 mpg combined rating and $3,050 EPA annual fuel cost offer a basis for evaluating fuel use, while the 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway figures show how the rating varies by driving setting. Buyers should keep in mind that these are EPA figures, not a prediction of an individual vehicle's actual consumption.

It may also be relevant to dealers, fleets and garages cataloging an older Honda by its stated engine, transmission and drive layout. The facts available here do not provide equipment, condition, maintenance history, capacity or purchase price, so those points cannot be assessed from these specifications alone.

Pros and cons

Pros

EPA city, highway and combined fuel economy figures are available for comparison.
EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO2 are stated alongside the powertrain details.
Engine, transmission and front-wheel-drive configuration are clearly identified.

Cons

The listed combined economy is 22 mpg, with a lower 20 mpg city rating.
No purchase price or details about equipment, condition or maintenance are provided.

Alternatives

For other Honda models, browse the Honda cars list. The supplied alternatives include the 2027 Honda CR-V AWD, another 2027 Honda CR-V AWD, 2027 Honda CR-V AWD TrailSport, 2027 Honda CR-V FWD, another 2027 Honda CR-V FWD, 2027 Honda HR-V AWD, 2027 Honda HR-V FWD and 2027 Honda Odyssey. No comparable fuel-economy or cost figures are provided for these alternatives here.

Verdict

The 1985 Honda Accord's available specifications give shoppers a clear profile: a front-wheel-drive gasoline car with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, four-speed automatic transmission and 22 mpg combined EPA fuel economy. Its $3,050 annual fuel-cost estimate and 403.95 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure round out the running-cost and emissions picture. A purchase decision requires information beyond these figures, particularly on price and the condition of the specific car.