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I just bought a 2007 Honda Civic hybrid in September. I am very disgusted with this car because of the poor gas mileage. I average about 32.5 on a tank of gas. That is combined city and highway in the Northeast. I would never have bought this car if I knew the mileage was so bad. The stickers for 2008 say 40 to 45, but I never have gotten close to 40. I have read all I can on how to drive the car, but those adjustments (including raising the tire pressure to 35, coasting, cruise control, and driving like a grandmother) have made no difference. I should have bought a Prius. I have two friends who have one and they both with battery such as Hp Pavilion dv2000 battery (Hp dv2000 battery ), Hp HSTNN-LB31 battery , Hp EV088AA battery , Hp 417066-001 battery , Hp F4486B battery , Hp CGR-B1870AE battery , Hp Pavilion ZD7000 battery , Hp PP2182D battery , Hp PP2182L battery average between 40 and 50 mpg.i plan to pursue my complaint with the company. Any body having similar problems? any suggestions?
Northeast? Then that mileage is not that bad at all especially since you still have your tire pressure at less than 35 psi? Whether you drive a Civic Hybrid of Prius II, 35 psi is hardly the formula for fuel economy success - good FE results begin when you set the tire pressures to 38 or 40 (at least). I also bet there are also a few things that can undergo some improvements. Why? Because I have two Civic Hybrids and 3 Prius and I live in a much colder "city-only" commuting environment.
Without those improvements, a Prius or any other car is not going to make you look much better. Both cars achieve "abysmal" mileage when exposed to colder weather and short trips... But then again any other cars under the same circumstances will always fare much, much worse.
What are some of those improvements?
1.Install and use an engine block heater.
2.In colder days block your front grille.
3.Always compute your mileage by hand. The HCH display typically underestimates the MPG. The Prius almost always overestimates the MPG.
4.Raise your tire pressure to 40 PSI in the front and 38 in the rear.
5.Avoid any fuel with ethanol.
6.Don't drive like grandma. Instead, drive smarter and by the instruments. Those extra gauges you paid for have a purpose, so let use them appropriately. To help, please DO read and understand Tarabell's article for all the info you need in this department.
7.Absolutely, and under no circumstance idle your car for warm up only. This kills fuel economy and the car - not to mention the environment and your pocketbook.
If you can, go for a ride in your friend's Prius. If they are getting 50MPG or around that, then I bet they may be able to teach you a thing of two. Clearly and most assuredly the difference in is the drivers and many here will vouch for that (including myself).
Please let us know you you need further info. We'll be happy to assist.