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tmoy88 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,385 Points:1,188,115 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2008 12:18:18 PM Ignore tmoy88 Report Abuse I'm in the market for either the Civic Hybrid or Accord (both '08). The hybrid for obvious reasons of saving on fuel costs, etc, since my daily commute is all within the city, I never go over 40mph during the work week. However, I'm concerned about the interior leg/head room. I know the Accord is roomier, but I'd choose the V6 which means a pricier option. What are some opinions out there? Is the interior space of a Civic really that much smaller? Would a person sitting in the back seat feel squished?

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I'm in the market for either the Civic Hybrid or Accord (both '08). The hybrid for obvious reasons of saving on fuel costs, etc, since my daily commute is all within the city, I never go over 40mph during the work week. However, I'm concerned about the interior leg/head room. I know the Accord is roomier, but I'd choose the V6 which means a pricier option.

What are some opinions out there? Is the interior space of a Civic really that much smaller? Would a person sitting in the back seat feel squished?

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Phildog Champion Author Akron Posts:10,599 Points:916,850 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2009 12:58:51 PM Ignore Phildog Report Abuse The Insight is supposed to be hitting the stores this week. :)
ClwFL Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,091 Points:1,605,410 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2009 12:34:18 PM Ignore ClwFL Report Abuse I've been wiating for a Honda CRV, but Honda keeps putting it off. Any news on when they will be available?
msantos Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:59 Points:1,280 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2009 10:38:21 AM Ignore msantos Report Abuse Hi Phildog The Accord will never again be released in a hybrid trim. The Civic Hybrid will remain the flagship 5 passenger hybrid vehicle from now on. Honda will release many other hybrid vehicles but they will all be smaller than the Civic. As per Honda's vision, Diesel power plants will appear in Honda's larger vehicles with the accord being one of them.MSantos
Phildog Champion Author Akron Posts:10,599 Points:916,850 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2009 9:51:13 AM Ignore Phildog Report Abuse I love the new Accords, so I am biased... but I had a similar question and forum of an Accord vs. a Fit. I didn't have the leg room I wanted, but the 09's are supposed to be a little bigger. I am reducing my debt load before I buy one, by then the Accord SE will be out and make it a hard decision, Accord is planning Diesel and hybrid models for 2010 release!
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2008 10:31:49 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse The Honda Civic Hybrid
gasman14 All-Star Author San Diego Posts:708 Points:202,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2008 11:52:15 PM Ignore gasman14 Report Abuse The Honda Civic
msantos Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:59 Points:1,280 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2008 11:24:15 AM Ignore msantos Report Abuse The civic hybrid is a definite improvement in the mileage department, but it will NOT get good mileage in city driving unless you learn to drive it well. Contrary to what many people say about hybrids (especially the press and people who do not own any)and in contrast to the Toyota Prius, the Civic hybrid will ALWAYS do better on the highway than in city driving. Always. In terms of interior space, you'll find that the HCH can easily accommodate people towering above 6 feet. Get into one and see how it fits you though. Cheers; MSantos
tmoy88 Champion Author Boston Posts:1,385 Points:1,188,115 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2008 11:16:17 AM Ignore tmoy88 Report Abuse Thanks, this has helped! On the Honda site they "official" detail the legroom in an Accord as being 3" more than that of the Civic Hybrid. Many of my friends/relatives aren't taller than 5'7" so I don't think I'll need to worry.
gboy29 Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:117 Points:21,285 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2008 7:12:06 AM Ignore gboy29 Report Abuse No, not really. I have a 08 civic, and you're not squished in the back. I would get the civic hybrid. Don't have to go to the pump that much.
NICKSCIVIC Veteran Author Delaware Posts:275 Points:344,905 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2008 7:22:17 AM Ignore NICKSCIVIC Report Abuse the interior leg/head room of my o8 civic hybrid isin't bad, we don't feel cramped at all, of course wer'e all about 5'6" 175 lbs. as for mpg = my daily commute is 90% highway -all cruise control 50 to 52 mpg-