We're doing a comparison test between these two vehicles, and I'll be driving both tomorrow at our test facility for basic performance numbers (0-60 and 1/4-mile acceleration, braking, slalom, etc.)
Honda says the 50/50 mpg ratings on the new Civic Hybrid are closer to reality than the Prius' 60/51. We've only driven it about 25 miles, but during that drive (in L.A. traffic) the Civic was indeed getting around 48 mpg. Our long-term Prius has been averaging around 44 mpg...
The Honda is also supposed to be stronger in terms of horsepower and acceleration. I'll let you know how each car performs tomorrow.
By ateixeira
on November 9, 2005
09:58 AM
Cool, Karl. We'll be looking forward to hearing your comments.
Let us know what you think of the Civic's new dash layout as well, with the digital speedo in a seperate location from the tach.
By ahujasu
on November 20, 2005
10:03 AM
Really curious as to what your performance numbers were for the two cars.
By editor_karl
on November 23, 2005
12:22 PM
We'll have them in the comparison test when it goes live in a couple weeks. I know the Prius did 0-60 in around 10 seconds, and the Civic Hybrid took over 12.
By ahujasu
on November 23, 2005
04:06 PM
Thanks. You're alraedy helping me make my decision.
By uhills
on December 29, 2005
08:54 AM
I love the technology but I still see the Jetta TDI as a contender.