Gas Prices

Ocean Lover & Lady - Civic is high on the list. Hadn't checked mileage numbers though. Do the newer cars get better mileage than the 2000 - 2003?

I haven't checked lately but before I had kids in the early 90's I drove a civic and it got great gas mileage so I assume it's the same or better. I sold my little red civic for more than half of what I paid for it and it was 6 years old.

Ocean Lover & Lady - Civic is high on the list. Hadn't checked mileage numbers though. Do the newer cars get better mileage than the 2000 - 2003?

We've driven Accords and love them. In fact that's what we would be getting rid of because it's a 5-speed (less to have to concentrate on for her early in the learning stages - She can learn manual later on).

The Accord Hybrid claims EPA Mileage Estimates of 25/34. They could have done even better if they had not juiced it up with 250+ horse power. I guess they didn't want customers to get turned off by a wimpy hybrid engine. I have driven one, and it is a cool little car and fun to drive. I am a big fan of Honda. Base sticker price for this car is around $30K new, and you will get a tax write off of maybe $2000.

The Accord Hybrid claims EPA Mileage Estimates of 25/34. They could have done even better if they had not juiced it up with 250+ horse power. I guess they didn't want customers to get turned off by a wimpy hybrid engine. I have driven one, and it is a cool little car and fun to drive. I am a big fan of Honda. Base sticker price for this car is around $30K new, and you will get a tax write off of maybe $2000.

You've got to be kidding! :shock:

That's the best they can do with hybrid mileage? I get 24 mpg city with my '93 Accord Wagon! What's wrong with this picture? :pissed:

You've got to be kidding! :shock:

That's the best they can do with hybrid mileage? I get 24 mpg city with my '93 Accord Wagon! What's wrong with this picture? :pissed:

Your 93 Accord Wagon didn't/doesn't have 250 hp, more like 170 hp. It takes burns more fuel when you get more hp. If this Accord was equipped with 170hp engine, you would probably get closer to 35/45 mpg.

Rita, I would assume the newer Civics would get about the same. Ours showed when we bought it 29 and 36 on the sticker but we have gotten mileage above that both highway and city ever since we bought it. We average over 35 mpg city week to week, usually showing closer to 40. We only take it on the highway every other weekend 130 miles round trip. Will try to find any info on the newer Civics and will post it here tonight as I have to go to work.

Rita, I would assume the newer Civics would get about the same. Ours showed when we bought it 29 and 36 on the sticker but we have gotten mileage above that both highway and city ever since we bought it. We average over 35 mpg city week to week, usually showing closer to 40. We only take it on the highway every other weekend 130 miles round trip. Will try to find any info on the newer Civics and will post it here tonight as I have to go to work.

New Civic Hybrid:
49/51 mpg (the key is the lower hp - only 110 hp here, compared with the Accord's 250+hp)
Notice the major difference between the fuel economy in the hybrids comes into play in the city mileage when the electric engine is running instead of the gas.


The regular 4-door Civic:
30/40 mpg (140 hp)

Rita, here is info on the later model Civic than 2003. This is on I believe the 2006!
2) Honda Civic
EPA city/highway mileage: 30/38 (manual), 30/40 (automatic)

When it comes to squeezing every last inch of motion out of a drop of gasoline, no one does it like Honda. A 40 MPG highway figure makes the Civic the most thrifty automatic-transmission-equipped car on this list bar the Prius Hybrid and the VW Jetta diesel. It's an amazing feat considering the Civic's acres of interior room and full complement of safety features. Another Honda coup.

Test drive: 2006 Honda Civic
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Messing with a good thing
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It is generally accepted knowledge not to mess with a good thing, which is why there haven't been many earth-shattering changes to the Civic over the past decade or so. Well, folks, the earth has been shattered. Along with the host of improvements that usually accompany a new Civic -- bigger engines, more interior room -- comes a new shape, a new approach to interior design and a new commitment to safety. Honda's messed with a good thing -- and they've made it even better.

First Glance
"Umm...I asked to see a Civic, you're showing me Accords." I wonder how many Honda dealers will be hearing that? The new Civic's styling builds on the puckered-and pudgy-look of the recently-redesigned Accord. The Japanese-styled sedan is a bit awkward, but the US-designed coupe is a real looker.

But it's what's underneath the skin that I like best. Honda designed the Civic using what it calls "advanced compatibility engineering". Translation: It's designed not to get pummeled when hit by a bigger vehicle. Honda showed us a Civic that had been slammed head-on into a two-ton minivan. The Civic's front end had crumpled and passed the forces of the collision up through the roof rails, the passenger compartment staying intact and keeping its shape.

Civic's commitment to safety goes deeper: Antilock brakes and side airbags, once available only in higher-end Civics, are now standard in all 2006 Civics, as are side-curtain airbags. Way to go, Honda! Side impact protection has been beefed up -- no easy feat on the coupe, which has no central door pillar -- and the front end is said to be more "pedestrian friendly" (which, by the way, is no excuse to mow down your ex, no matter how strong the urge may be).

Thanks Lady & SJ.

SJ,
I don't even remember what hp our Accord wagon has but it has good enough get-up-and-go for us. Only drive it to work any more though.

A fellow told me he was consistantly getting right at 40 mpg (city) with his Jetta.
That surprised me. I don't think the Beetles get that. ? :idontno:

I'm really going to hate selling our Accord ... :(

1993 Honda Accord Wagon EX:
140 hp (so I was a little high with my guess of 170 hp)

Fuel Data Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway) Manual: 23 mpg / 28 mpg Automatic: : 21 mpg / 27 mpg


Now just think about the new Accord Hybrid having around 70% additional power than your your '93 Accord -- no wonder the gas mileage isn't so outstanding for this hybrid.

Thanks Lady & SJ.

SJ,
I don't even remember what hp our Accord wagon has but it has good enough get-up-and-go for us. Only drive it to work any more though.

A fellow told me he was consistantly getting right at 40 mpg (city) with his Jetta.
That surprised me. I don't think the Beetles get that. ? :idontno:

I'm really going to hate selling our Accord ... :(

That is probably the Diesel Jetta. My brother's Chevy 2500 long bed four door 4x4 pickup gets around 30 mpg -- it is a diesel.