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Ryland · 11-19-2010, 01:14 AM

the v6 is epa rated at 17/23 and the v8 is rated at 16/20 for the 5 speeds, the automatic needs the bigger engine and looks to have a higher top gear so it gets 16/21

11-19-2010, 01:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ryland Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Western Wisconsin Posts: 3,903 honda cb125 - '74 Honda CB 125 S1 90 day: 79.71 mpg (US) green wedge - '81 Commuter Vehicles Inc. Commuti-Car Blue VX - '93 Honda Civic VX Thanks: 867 Thanked 434 Times in 354 Posts	the v6 is epa rated at 17/23 and the v8 is rated at 16/20 for the 5 speeds, the automatic needs the bigger engine and looks to have a higher top gear so it gets 16/21