2017 Civic tank size is different than 2016
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2017 Civic tank size is different than 2016
Long story short, I traded in my 2016 Civic Coupe for a 2017. The average MPG is about the same, around 40 without traffic on the highway. However, I would have an average of 470 miles to go after filling up on the 16. On the 17, I get about 425 miles. Both say tank size is 12.4 gallons. So either this is inaccurate or the MPG is less on the 17. Either way, heads up.
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What are the differences between the two cars themselves? 1.5t vs. 2.0? Coupe/Sedan? Trims? Tires?
What do the window stickers say for mileage?
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Identical cars with externally identical fuel tanks and different internal capacities? Has someone been making trips south of the border?
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My 2013 EX lights up like Christmas, so I put fuel in way before warning appears.
The differences in horsepower could explain the OPs fuel mileage discrepancy.
The differences in horsepower could explain the OPs fuel mileage discrepancy.
