On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:50:30 GMT, TomP wrote:

>
> I'm looking at my son's fuel logs, for his '06 Civic Coupe EX Auto/trans. The
> car is averaging 21 to 23 in town (L.A.) and 31 highway (road trip all highway
> driving.) Those are "real world numbers." The car now has 2k miles on the
> clock.

Drove about 500 Miles (on the highway) this weekend, with an 06 Civic Siand
averaged about 31MPG. I would have expected the EX Auto to do a little
better with the smaller engine and all. Makes me feel better... ;-)

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I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.

As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
each way. However, to do that I have to

[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
[2] set speed to the lower 60s
[3] not use A/C.

My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.

JIM

Russell Lombardo wrote:
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.

As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
each way. However, to do that I have to

[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
[2] set speed to the lower 60s
[3] not use A/C.

My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.

JIM

Russell Lombardo wrote:
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.

As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
each way. However, to do that I have to

[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
[2] set speed to the lower 60s
[3] not use A/C.

My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.

JIM

Russell Lombardo wrote:
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.

As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
each way. However, to do that I have to

[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
[2] set speed to the lower 60s
[3] not use A/C.

My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.

JIM

Russell Lombardo wrote:
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

Qazy Guy wrote:
> I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
> MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
> streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
> As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
> each way. However, to do that I have to
>
> [1] let cruise control do most of the driving
> [2] set speed to the lower 60s
> [3] not use A/C.
>
> My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
> drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
> JIM
>
> Russell Lombardo wrote:
> > We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> > real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
> >
> > Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > - Russ
> >
> >


EPA Mileage is calculated on computer results simulating driving
conditions. No A/C, no fast stops or starts, and average speed of 40
mph. caveat emptor

 

Qazy Guy wrote:
> I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
> MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
> streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
> As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
> each way. However, to do that I have to
>
> [1] let cruise control do most of the driving
> [2] set speed to the lower 60s
> [3] not use A/C.
>
> My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
> drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
> JIM
>
> Russell Lombardo wrote:
> > We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> > real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
> >
> > Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > - Russ
> >
> >


EPA Mileage is calculated on computer results simulating driving
conditions. No A/C, no fast stops or starts, and average speed of 40
mph. caveat emptor

 

Qazy Guy wrote:
> I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
> MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
> streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
> As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
> each way. However, to do that I have to
>
> [1] let cruise control do most of the driving
> [2] set speed to the lower 60s
> [3] not use A/C.
>
> My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
> drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
> JIM
>
> Russell Lombardo wrote:
> > We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> > real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
> >
> > Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > - Russ
> >
> >


EPA Mileage is calculated on computer results simulating driving
conditions. No A/C, no fast stops or starts, and average speed of 40
mph. caveat emptor

 

My 2003 Civic Automatic Hybrid was similar with the expected 15% less
MPG for the Auto. Wife could not abide the slipping clutch feel of the
CVT, lack of accelleration, and small car feel on the highway. The
2006 upsizing would have solved some of that., but... last year -

I went to a 2005 Accord automatic Hybrid w/Navigator and am in love
with it. Performance using a 5 speed automatic and overall 31 mpg
with 29-30 town and 37 (65 mph) 34 (85 mph) highway. I let the
cruise do most of the driving, but always have the A/C on.

But at today's cost penalty it is realistically all for "status". I
work with military hybrids and just decided I wanted to drive one.
CC..


On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:21:51 -0400, Qazy Guy <qazyguy@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
>MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
>streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
>As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
>each way. However, to do that I have to
>
>[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
>[2] set speed to the lower 60s
>[3] not use A/C.
>
>My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
>drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
>JIM
>
>Russell Lombardo wrote:
>> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
>> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>>
>> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> - Russ
>>
>>

 

My 2003 Civic Automatic Hybrid was similar with the expected 15% less
MPG for the Auto. Wife could not abide the slipping clutch feel of the
CVT, lack of accelleration, and small car feel on the highway. The
2006 upsizing would have solved some of that., but... last year -

I went to a 2005 Accord automatic Hybrid w/Navigator and am in love
with it. Performance using a 5 speed automatic and overall 31 mpg
with 29-30 town and 37 (65 mph) 34 (85 mph) highway. I let the
cruise do most of the driving, but always have the A/C on.

But at today's cost penalty it is realistically all for "status". I
work with military hybrids and just decided I wanted to drive one.
CC..


On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:21:51 -0400, Qazy Guy <qazyguy@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
>MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
>streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
>As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
>each way. However, to do that I have to
>
>[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
>[2] set speed to the lower 60s
>[3] not use A/C.
>
>My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
>drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
>JIM
>
>Russell Lombardo wrote:
>> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
>> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>>
>> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> - Russ
>>
>>

 

My 2003 Civic Automatic Hybrid was similar with the expected 15% less
MPG for the Auto. Wife could not abide the slipping clutch feel of the
CVT, lack of accelleration, and small car feel on the highway. The
2006 upsizing would have solved some of that., but... last year -

I went to a 2005 Accord automatic Hybrid w/Navigator and am in love
with it. Performance using a 5 speed automatic and overall 31 mpg
with 29-30 town and 37 (65 mph) 34 (85 mph) highway. I let the
cruise do most of the driving, but always have the A/C on.

But at today's cost penalty it is realistically all for "status". I
work with military hybrids and just decided I wanted to drive one.
CC..


On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 19:21:51 -0400, Qazy Guy <qazyguy@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>I drive 40 miles to work from Germantown, MD to Herndon, VA, using
>MD-27, I-270, I-495, Dulles Toll Road, and about 3 miles of surface
>streets. I have a Honda 2005 Civic Hybrid Standard Shift.
>
>As computer by the odometer MPG guage, I have gotten just over 50mph
>each way. However, to do that I have to
>
>[1] let cruise control do most of the driving
>[2] set speed to the lower 60s
>[3] not use A/C.
>
>My long term average when I drive myself and cuise near 80 as well as
>drive in the suburbs is 45mph overall.
>
>JIM
>
>Russell Lombardo wrote:
>> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
>> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>>
>> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> - Russ
>>
>>

 

Don't confuse the 06 Civic hybrid with the earlier model. The 06 is much
improved though the Prius still does better.


"Russell Lombardo" <rlombardo@***.net> wrote in message
news:C0F0410C.18E5D%rlombardo@***.net...
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

Don't confuse the 06 Civic hybrid with the earlier model. The 06 is much
improved though the Prius still does better.


"Russell Lombardo" <rlombardo@***.net> wrote in message
news:C0F0410C.18E5D%rlombardo@***.net...
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

Don't confuse the 06 Civic hybrid with the earlier model. The 06 is much
improved though the Prius still does better.


"Russell Lombardo" <rlombardo@***.net> wrote in message
news:C0F0410C.18E5D%rlombardo@***.net...
> We are considering the new Civic Hybrid and are interested in the the
> real-world mileage. The numbers seem pretty good, but are they realistic?
>
> Any owners input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> - Russ
>
>

 

Our Accord hybrid gets about 27 mpg in my wife's mostly stop and a little go
commute to work. Since they are not selling well you can get a healthy
discount on one. Plus the tax rebate. On a 300M she used to get 20 mpg.


"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in message
news:2fydnRhIK-lqyVHZnZ2dnUVZ_qednZ2d@sedona.net...
> "Body Roll" <aglyport@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1154216922.676263.243230@s13g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>>
>> Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
>>>
>>> I don't get those that buy hybrids. I really don't.
>>
>> Don't dispair. Give it some time. They will be where the pogo whips
>> are.
>>
> You are certainly entitled to your opinion, and Honda's current offerings
> tend to support your view.
>
> I have been excited about hybrids since I heard of the concept 2 decades
> ago. They are the solution to the most vexing engineering problem in
> conventional power trains: efficient throttling. After all, using 10 or 20
> horsepower from a 200 hp engine on a continuing basis is a farce. My own
> prediction is that hybrids will be at least as pervasive in 20 years as
> fuel injection is now compared to the much simpler carburetion. The
> potential benefits of the change are vastly greater for hybridization than
> they were for electronic fuel injection. Honda's IMA theoretically has the
> capability, but the degree of hybridization the Civic uses is very small
> indeed. The Accord "hybrid" is more ridiculous.
>
> Mike
>