8th Gen Civic - Concerns on fuel economy

**NeoNode** · 18-06-2007 02:20 PM

I think you're better off buying a diesel car if you're THAT concerned about fuel economy.

Although the only thing that I can think of being the small Polo TDI lol.

**Hans Bond** · 18-06-2007 02:24 PM

I have to admit the technology behind the prius beats the civic hybrid, they even have less fuel consumption than civic hybrid.

Originally Posted by denot

not even Civic Hybrid? Dang!!!

**Arcturus** · 18-06-2007 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by NeoNode

I think you're better off buying a diesel car if you're THAT concerned about fuel economy.

I would if I could, nothing really in my price range or specifications. I'm just wondering why many reviews suggest a figure close to 7/100k whereas everyone else is getting much worse.

**xenfacta** · 18-06-2007 03:37 PM

my worst ecenomy to date is 9.5 and i have a heavy foot. im usually about mid 8's with mostly city driving. around 500-550km a tank is normal

**andyhui01** · 18-06-2007 05:06 PM

^manual or auto?

**xenfacta** · 18-06-2007 05:34 PM

manual 1.8

**andyhui01** · 18-06-2007 06:34 PM

hmm... if you can see my spreadsheet, I get about 100km's less than you on everytank (with I guess 50/50 driving), very light on the pedal.... what petrol do you use?

**dmx** · 18-06-2007 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by andyhui01

here is mine everysince I started recording, (2006 Honda Civic VTi-L Auto), no modifications.

you can see it varies alot, I believe the first tank was 80% in the city, 20% highway or less.

you're very good bookkeeper !!!

**xenfacta** · 18-06-2007 09:39 PM

jus normal ULP, usually from shell... my trips are city but theyre also longer.. the car is getting a chance to get to operating temp... ive been on study leave this week and its been shit coz i havent been going more than 5k's or so to anywhere, just to the gym n that on my breaks...

i reckon if ur car is tuned for standard petrol, using premium wont make a difference....

**andyhui01** · 18-06-2007 11:28 PM

^hmm.. I use Unleaded 95, after a few tanks of BP, if I don't see improvements, I will go back down to regular ULP.
My cars economy is pretty shit as I do alot of inner city suburb driving and alot of short distances and a @(I&*$ load of traffic lights, so I guess that isn't helping it.
dmx, it helps if you do Commerce at uni