2008 Honda Civic

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder - Compressed Natural Gas)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Civic gets up to 36 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Compressed Natural Gas

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Civic gets up to 50.50 MPG on the highway, 31.00 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 37.52 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
50.50 MPG
Combined
37.52 MPG
City
31.00 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
91 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
6 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Civic gets up to 36 MPG on the highway, 25 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
City
25 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Civic gets up to 50.97 MPG on the highway, 32.82 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 39.08 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
50.97 MPG
Combined
39.08 MPG
City
32.82 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
84 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Civic gets up to 34 MPG on the highway, 26 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
City
26 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
1.8 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Civic gets up to 48.28 MPG on the highway, 33.77 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 39.05 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
48.28 MPG
Combined
39.05 MPG
City
33.77 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
84 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Civic gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
21 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Civic gets up to 40.50 MPG on the highway, 25.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.68 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
40.50 MPG
Combined
30.68 MPG
City
25.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
84 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Subcompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the subcompact cars class in 2008 goes to the Toyota Yaris with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 32 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 167% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GTC.

Toyota Yaris
32 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Mini Mini Clubman
32 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic
29 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 328CI Convertible
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Audi A5 Quattro
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 335CI
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Infiniti G37 Coupe
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M6
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
BMW M6 Convertible
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GTC
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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