Pat
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- 2016 Civic Touring
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This car has too much power, I can't hardly keep my foot out of it. So far I've only achieved 32.2 mpg over 700 miles. It's seriously fun to see this little car pull away from everyone else at a light without even trying. Truthfully, If it was warm out I'd have probably averaged 35 mpg having all this fun.
If you really think about it, Honda has practically worked magic. 174 hp from 1.5 litres, it's crazy. It's like having the power of a much larger engine without the bulk. With the torque converter they also solved the power issue at the start of acceleration.
For comparison, I had a brand new 2012 Veloster with the 1.6 direct injection engine and DCT transmission. I liked the car overall but it paled in comparison to the drivability of this Civic Touring. The Civic is an order of magnitude more refined in the engine and chassis. I also hope I never again own low profile tires like the 18's on the Veloster. Sorry kids, too much of a comfort compromise for me. The 17's on this beauty are perfect in my book.
My 2014 Accord V6 Coupe could out accelerate this car, but I doubt you'd get where you are going any faster than in the new Civic. The Accord always leaned in tight turns, I really like the more refined suspension in this car. It corners flatter and more precisely without sacrificing ride quality. My 22 mile commute has been too short since I picked this baby up.
Pat
If you really think about it, Honda has practically worked magic. 174 hp from 1.5 litres, it's crazy. It's like having the power of a much larger engine without the bulk. With the torque converter they also solved the power issue at the start of acceleration.
For comparison, I had a brand new 2012 Veloster with the 1.6 direct injection engine and DCT transmission. I liked the car overall but it paled in comparison to the drivability of this Civic Touring. The Civic is an order of magnitude more refined in the engine and chassis. I also hope I never again own low profile tires like the 18's on the Veloster. Sorry kids, too much of a comfort compromise for me. The 17's on this beauty are perfect in my book.
My 2014 Accord V6 Coupe could out accelerate this car, but I doubt you'd get where you are going any faster than in the new Civic. The Accord always leaned in tight turns, I really like the more refined suspension in this car. It corners flatter and more precisely without sacrificing ride quality. My 22 mile commute has been too short since I picked this baby up.
Pat
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