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RE: Gas Milage
the V4 Accord gets around 166 horsepower and the hybrid gets 244 horsepower. That is a very noticable difference.
Yes, the raw numbers are different, but having driven a 4-cylinder 1985 Oldsmobile Firenza for two years (similar size/class), horsepower doesn't mean a whole lot given the light weight of the car. It's not until it's loaded down with passengers or until you try to pass every car on the road that you're really going to notice the power difference. So, yes, if you need the power you'll notice it, but if you're a moderate driver and just use the car mainly to go to and from work, I really don't think you will. It's like the argument for a 2 Ghz vs. a 3 Ghz processor on your computer. Unless you're playing crazy games, you won't notice the difference as your email and Internet will go just as fast as they always have.
But all that aside, I agree that Honda has it backwards. I looked at the hybrids with no prior knowledge of their intent, assuming they would be more economical. Instead all I found was that the top of the line powerhouse had a hybrid system so that it doesn't burn as much fuel as it did before. It's not what I'm looking for, and I don't think it's what many other people are looking for either, but I could be wrong. I'm sure their marketing team has put more effort into this than I have.
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RE: Gas Milage
Correct me if I wrong, but the Hybrid Accord was built for increased preformance and fuel economy. the V4 Accord gets around 166 horsepower and the hybrid gets 244 horsepower. That is a very noticable difference. The Hybrid Accord is the top of the line now in the Accord class. But in my opinion it defeats the purpose of fuel consumption. Honda obviously feels they can better market hybrid technology, and in the future switch completely to it, by marketing faster cars with better gas consumption, not eco-cars. A small step in the right direction possibly, or maybe a step backwards.
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