Turbo vs 2.0L Fuel Economy Comparison

[hoodlum]

C&D just posted a comparison of the Turbo and NA fuel economy. It looks like they are about the same on average (40mpg). Since the turbo does better at a steady speed, the NA must be offsetting that with better results in stop and go.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/a-tale-of-two-honda-civics-turbo-vs-non-turbo-fuel-economy/

"On a 300-mile loop of mixed highway, rural, and urban driving, the cars proved equally frugal by averaging 40 mpg. Digging deeper, we measured the steady-speed fuel consumption of the two Civics. Some of our results are astounding, such as the 50-plus-mpg both Civics achieve at 55 mph. The turbo wins across speeds ranging from 30 to 90 mph, with a 6-mpg advantage between 40 and 55 mph."

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[Beacher]

Judging be that review and what people are reporting here, the real life efficiency of the turbo vs NA is looking pretty good!

 

[fazekas]

Only getting 25 mpg on my 2016 Civic Touring sedan (turbo), engine at 950 miles now, MPG has been disappointing.

 

[Beacher]

Only getting 25 mpg on my 2016 Civic Touring sedan (turbo), engine at 950 miles now, MPG has been disappointing.

That's weird, I'm getting 36 at 500 miles. Are you a particularly heavy footed? I'm a pretty mild driver, but have been putting the car through its paces a bit to see what she can do.

 

[Gavnzdad]

 

[fazekas]

That's weird, I'm getting 36 at 500 miles. Are you a particularly heavy footed? I'm a pretty mild driver, but have been putting the car through its paces a bit to see what she can do.

It is odd, but, most of my driving is city, even so was expecting at least 30ish. Called my dealer, spoke with a couple of different techs, they offered to do drive testing provided I payed for the gas needed.

 

[Gavnzdad]

Only getting 25 mpg on my 2016 Civic Touring sedan (turbo), engine at 950 miles now, MPG has been disappointing.

Heavy foot, crappy gas, hot weather (full A/C), lots of stop & go traffic, long idle periods....could be lots of factors. It should get a little better after so many miles too.

 

[djasonw]

I can definitely see how they achieved those numbers. I easy get low 40's going around 75. In town I get high 30's as most driving here is somewhat suburban.

 

[Billy4202]

I routinely get mid 40s on my commute home and low 40s on my commute to work, generally 70-80 MPH so yeah this thing sips...

 

[Balto]

If you keep your foot out of the turbo in the city, and do 70 on the highway, it's not hard to get 45mpg.

 

[Gavnzdad]

If you keep your foot out of the turbo in the city, and do 70 on the highway, it's not hard to get 45mpg.

Greatly depends on the city though. Hills, multiple traffic lights, heavy traffic, frequent stops, etc.

 

[CosmicSilver]

EX-L owner here, getting around 42mpg - mix of city/highway, mostly hwy.

 

[fazekas]

Only getting 25 mpg on my 2016 Civic Touring sedan (turbo), engine at 950 miles now, MPG has been disappointing.

Most of my driving is city.

 

[finalnight]

Most of my driving is city.

Still seems crazy low, I am predominantly city with lots of hills and am getting about 33 MPG.

 

[beanko]

1,800 miles, averaging 38mpg with the EX-T

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