I wasn't aware of that Civic model, but it is at least 19 years old now.
Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 and Eclipse GSX, Eagle Talon TSi AWD, etc. are in the 3300 lb. range, essentially 3500 lb cars.
I'd put my money on a heads-up driver in a 2WD over an average driver in an AWD.
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Darrell
Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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