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From what I've read here, those with a HAH are reporting fuel mileage that is almost identical to what I get in my I-4 Accord. That begs the question...why buy the hybrid if an I-4 has a cheaper purchase price and lower long-term repair/maintenance expenses? What benefits do you get with a HAH that you don't get with an I-4 EX-L Accord? I've read that "the HAH lives up to Honda's promise of V6 performance with better than I4 economy." However, it sounds like you must drive the hybrid VERY CONSERVATIVELY if you have any hope of getting I-4 fuel economy. Therefore, you're never able to use or enjoy the "V6 performance."
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Well, 2 reasons.... If you live where I do, you can drive in the carpool lane solo with a HAH. The second reason is that you're going to get better fuel economy than the normal V6, with the same, or even better, performance. I'm looking at getting an '06 HAH, and my only hope with regard to fuel economy would be that the HAH does better than my '02 Intrigue. I bet it would. |
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| I've put 4,000 miles on my Accord EX-L I4. Most of my driving has been in the city. My mileage has ranged from 23-24 city to 32-36 highway. Most of my city driving is lots of short trips < 5 miles stop and go with the AC running most of the time with consistant mileage of 23-24 (300 miles on a tank). Twice I got right at 500 miles on a tank with a little city driving mixed in with 65 - 75 mph on the highway. I actualy had the AC running both times and also was stuck in traffic for 30 minutes on one of those trips so I think I could probably get 37 or 38. One thing I noticed is that the mileage is actually better without cruise if your driving on a highway with alot of hills. Overall the mileage I'm getting is better than what I expected although I wish I could get a few more mpg in town. | |
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I bought my 2006 HAH with Nav in June and have nearly 1,000 miles on it. The first trip I took was about 250 miles of mostly highway driving and the mileage was 31.4 mpg. I drove the speed limit most of the time due to break-in considerations. Last weekend I drove to Cape Cod in mixed highway (70%) and city (30%) driving and averaged 27.4 mpg. I drove 75-85 on the highway and tried to keep the eco light on. I am pleased with this car's performance, economy, and the quality workmanship. My other car is a 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 with 80K miles on it and it may stay parked a long time because this Honda is fun to drive and the Nav system is intriging.
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Replying to: mattgg1 (Jun 23, 2006 8:13 am) |
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Replying to: chuck717 (Jul 03, 2005 9:33 pm) The worst mileage I've seen is all city, with pushing the accelerations and that was still around 25 mpg. I drive alot and it seems that I average about 31 mpg running around town, where you have a highway drive to an exit and then a little city stuff, then back on the highway. I wanted reliability, performance and fuel efficiency and I got it with the HAH. It does about 7 mpg better than my old 6 cyl. 2003. So with my driving 35000 miles per year, I am saving about $1000 per year in fuel and still have better performance! |
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I'm not sure if I should post this here or in the REAL World MPG forum just below this one. However since this is a problem for me, and maybe for others, I will give you the run down here.  I purchased my HAH 2700 or so miles ago. I have never had better then 27.9 MPG and that was an 8 hour hwy trip I took to Branson MO. I realize I don't live in a vacuum, and this is Texas, where it reaches 100 most afternoons, and the wind blows, and I am somewhat overweight, so I'm carrying a heavier load, but come on! Wouldn't you expect, that when your driving consists of mostly hwy miles you should get at least the low end of the range?  At this point I would be happy with 29 mpg. This is what I have done and have been told to do thus far. I first talked it over with my salesman, a very nice gentleman who drove around the block with me, first him driving then me driving resetting the computer to see what the differences there were in our driving styles, I guess. That was of little help. Next I emailed my dealer, who never responded to my complaint at all, not even an acknowledgement. After the next tank full and no improvement I took it into the service center at my dealer and was told, the car needs to be broken in a little more, just drive it normally and when you are due for an oil change at 3750mi we will look at it then. So I drove it normally and it is getting worse with every tank full. I again went to my dealer and spoke with another salesman who basically said those numbers are created in a room with no atmospheric conditions affecting them, and Honda itself does not test these numbers. He suggested I talk with the service tech again, and you guessed it, the same answer. Just keep driving like normal and after 7500 miles you will definitely see some improvements. I bought this car to save money on gas, and spent more money up front to do so. Along with the saving to the environment, I was pretty psyched about it at first.  Now I'm left with a bitter taste in my mouth about Honda, my dealer, and I just want someone to fix it or take it back. My current MPG is at 25.7  - Any suggestions?  Ray
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Replying to: raytx_us (Jul 20, 2005 3:16 pm) The air conditioning use should not be affecting your mileage. It is electric and when you're at a stoplight the motor should be off in auto-stop and the air conditioner still running. Extreme heat, however, could cause the motor to still run at stoplights. I notice that the summer heat actually helps activate ECO mode much earlier when I start out in the morning thus giving me better mileage! |
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I posted this earlier in the main HAH section _____________________________________________ I have owned an Honda Accord Hybrid for over a year, and my experience may make some feel better. I am one of those guys that keeps records - my total average over 15 months and 5500 miles is 19.8, and I never have had a tank over 21.5. 80% my driving is my commute (6 miles with 4 lights, avg. 35mph). Needless to say, I am totally disappointed. I only got "wait longer", "drive better" and "everything is fine" from my dealer (6 visits about this). I am now attempting to use the lemon law, but I am not too hopeful.
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Replying to: dave67 (Dec 05, 2006 7:23 pm) Modification of your driving habits will most certainly increase your MPG, in a ICE or Hybrid. All that is lacking is a will do to so. 
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