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Prius vs. Civic Hybrid

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by vanthony, Jan 4, 2014.

  1. vanthony

    vanthony Junior Member

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    How do these two cars compare? Are there pros and cons of each?
     
    #1 vanthony, Jan 4, 2014
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    Any specific years/generation? The Prius gets better mileage, but some people may prefer the "normal" looks of the Civic.
     
    #2 vskid3, Jan 4, 2014
  3. bisco

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    civic has old honda ima hybrid system. wait for them to put the new accord system into the civic.
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 4, 2014
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    The Civic has no cargo space.
     
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    I wouldn't go that far. Trunk space is a bit reduced, but not horrible. It's the IMA drive I couldn't deal with. Every time lifting off brake pedal, gas engine comes on, yuck.

    Civic Hybrid is painfully slow 0 to 60, but word is it has a bit snappier steering and handling FWIW.
     
    #5 cycledrum, Jan 5, 2014
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    and no rear seat pass thru.
     
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    ... the other thing is, unlike Prius, you can purchase the non-hybrid version.
    Last time I checked there is significant price differnce.
     
    #7 wjtracy, Jan 5, 2014
  8. vanthony

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    Thanks for the input. I need to buy another fuel ecomony car. Used one of course.
     
    #8 vanthony, Jan 7, 2014
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