mikeintegra93

In your estimation, what kind of mpg should I expect from my newly purchased 1998 Honda Civic DX hatchback automatic 1.6L?

Not that this matters, but it is bone-stock, has less than 77k miles, a new timing belt, and meticulously maintained, as far as I can tell.

My guess would be that the mileage would be 75% city driving and 25% highway.

Thanks

Mr. EG

30-35 MPG easily. Just don't beat on it.

AutoXer

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

Kista20

since you have an automatic I'd say 33-35 mpg at best. If you had a 5 speed you'd easily get high 30's - low 40's.

andyz

Another factor is how you drive. Do you charge up each and every hill flooring the gas, trying to pass people auto tranny downshifting all the time; or do you smoothly let the auto tranny slide into highest gear/torque converter lock and carefully monitor the traffic and road situation ahead to keep the engine right in the efficiency band of 2-3k rpms.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

I get between 31 and 36 in 94 hatch with a B18C R motor in it...

Anything less than 30 and there is something wrong (either with the car or with you).

apexi_rsx

best thing to tell how healthy your motor is to do a compression test. then as long as cap rotor,wires and air filter are well maintained along with fuel filter every so often then you should get optimal gas mileage