It's been over a year now since I first picked up my '04 Civic. When I was initially shopping for a hybrid I had a tough time finding concrete mpg information... matter of fact I didn't find any at all. I was considering both the Prius and the Civic at the time but went with the Civic due to sticker shock on the Prius. :shock:
I have maintained a careful log of all the times I've fueled up my car. For the most part I drive the car until I get the low fuel warning before I drive up to a gas station and fill up.
Car: 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT
Gas: I have used regular gas except for a few times that I experimented with premium gas but only to realize that regular was the way to go.
Maintenance: Two oil changes. Air filter changed once. Tire pressure maintained to specification.
Environmental conditions: California weather. Specifically SF Bay Area (Peninsula) weather conditions.
Road surface: No off-roading. Paved, level roads for the most part. Did some regular driving in the hills which I estimate would be less then 15% of the car's total mileage.
Driving habits: Nice and easy. Always looking ahead analyzing traffic conditions so as to avoid stop and go driving.
I hope this will answer a lot of mpg questions for everyone. I am curious to see a similar report but for a Prius. Enjoy! 8)
I have maintained a careful log of all the times I've fueled up my car. For the most part I drive the car until I get the low fuel warning before I drive up to a gas station and fill up.
Car: 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT
Gas: I have used regular gas except for a few times that I experimented with premium gas but only to realize that regular was the way to go.
Maintenance: Two oil changes. Air filter changed once. Tire pressure maintained to specification.
Environmental conditions: California weather. Specifically SF Bay Area (Peninsula) weather conditions.
Road surface: No off-roading. Paved, level roads for the most part. Did some regular driving in the hills which I estimate would be less then 15% of the car's total mileage.
Driving habits: Nice and easy. Always looking ahead analyzing traffic conditions so as to avoid stop and go driving.
I hope this will answer a lot of mpg questions for everyone. I am curious to see a similar report but for a Prius. Enjoy! 8)