HONDA CIVIC HYBRID FOR CARS

In fact, it’s the Civic Hybrid’s un-hybrid-like looks and sticker price that makes it such a compelling proposition. Prius buyers usually spend at least a couple thousand more dollars to buy Toyota’s celebrity hybrid than those who drive off with a Civic. And yet the Civic’s 40-mpg in the city and 45-mpg on the highway, places it right next to the Prius as the only two vehicles with average fuel economy in the 40s.

The Civic matches a sporty design with all of Honda’s engineering prowess put to action. Honda is on the fourth generation of its integrated engine/motor hybrid design. The system combines a 1.3 liter iVTEC 4-cylinder engine with a 20-hp electric motor to deliver a total of 110 hp. The Civic can save gas by de-activating all of its cylinders when they are not needed, and uses eight spark plugs to allow greater flexibility with the firing order for more complete combustion of fuel in the cylinder. Add improved battery packs and regenerative braking from the previous generation to produce a hybrid with Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions status. The feather in its cap is top safety rankings from NHTSA and IIHS.

Style Compact Sedan

Seating 5
Mileage 40 / 45
Tank Size 13.2 gallons
Emission Rating PZEV
Greenhouse Gas Emissions/15k mi 5,700 pounds
0 - 60 Performance 11 seconds
Passenger Space 90.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space 10.4 cubic feet
Net Power 110 horsepower at 6,000 rpm

Gas Engine Power 95 horsepowerElectric Motor Power 20 horsepower

Net Torque 123 lb.-ft @ 1000-2500 RPM
Displacement 1.3 liter
Battery Output 158 volts
Drag Coefficient .28