OEM Bellypan - Honda iCDTi

[Daox]

That car was recently driven from Chicago to LA in a milage race. It got just a hair above 60 mpg. Just as a comparison a 2nd gen Prius, 1st gen Civic hybrid, and 2nd gen Civic hybrid were also raced. The Prius got 56.5, 1st gen Civic hybrid got 59.3, and the 2nd gen Civic got 56.0.

[Daox]

Not that I know of. But, I can't see diesel being less expensive for only a 10% increase in fuel economy.

[PaleMelanesian]

I was one of those drivers.

We tracked everything, including prices. The i-CDTi came out on top, above the HCH-1 and HCH-2 and the Prius, but only by a bit. With fuel price considered, it was the worst. We're missing part of the logbook for this car, so I'm not sure about the overall totals.

But... best tank in that car was all the way across California, for 72mpg over about 500 miles.

And let's just say that Jalopnik's measurements are, well, *suspect*. At 100 miles, a short fill can do amazing things for your numbers. (not to mention that they broke some trim pieces off it)

... and here's what a top-class hypermiler can do with it, with good weather and only one passenger and no time constraints.

[cfg83]

Daox -

That Civic is my favorite and makes me bitter that we get the dregs over here. GORGEOUS design IMO. I should have the engine options at home. I will look them up and post them unless someone beats me to it (hint).

CarloSW2

[cfg83]

Hello -

I'll take my own hint. Here's are the (blurry) specs on the 2007 Civic :



What I like is that it is NOT available in automatic. Six speed manual trannys (S6) one and all, .

CarloSW2

[PaleMelanesian]

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/revie...esel-6526.html

[cfg83]

PaleMelanesian -

Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/revie...esel-6526.html

That is sooooooo righteous!!!! It even has the uber-practical "Fit is Go" rear seat configuration. I AM SO JEALOUS OF EUROPEANS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CarloSW2

[MetroMPG]

Some more euro Civic pr0n for those interested.

I love the head butt @ 5:07



Actually, the "REV" dash display in red on the left & the "ECO" display on the right is an amusing touch as well.

[cerdmier]

ummm. yeah. So why don't we have that over here? Too cool for U.S.? That car looks awesome. Great Vid! Thanks Metro

[Lazarus]

Wow that a is really nice Civic. I guess it it's to unsafe to drive in the states

That dude looks like he would be fun to party with.