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Old 05-07-2013, 02:29 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Chorizo - '00 Honda Civic HX, baby! :D
90 day: 35.35 mpg (US)

Mid-Life Crisis Fighter - '99 Honda Accord LX
90 day: 34.2 mpg (US)

Gramps - '04 Toyota Camry LE
90 day: 35.39 mpg (US)

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90 day: 30.49 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Rusty94cx View Post
The hx has more creature comforts like ac and power windows that's why mpg ratings are lower.
According to Wikipedia, the VX weighs 2,039 pounds and the HX 2,319, a 14% increase.

I wouldn't expect power windows to affect mileage unless you constantly used them as you drove!

Then again, if you have kids...

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Originally Posted by mwebb View Post
and the larger OD tires reduce engine speed at cruise which
improves FE
I would imagine the engine would need to work the slightest bit more to spin heavier wheels.
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