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The two most popular ( and most efficient ) hybrids available today are the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid.  While the Prius is rated for a bit better gas mileage, real world testing shows that the two vehicles are very, very close.  The Prius generally gets a bit better gas mileage in the city due to it’s superior all-electric mode, while the Civic Hybrid tends to get the nod on the highway. 

For a lot of folks, choosing between these two models doesn’t come down to gas mileage though – it comes down to looks.  The Prius announces in a loud way that it’s a hybrid, and it’s owner bleeds green.  The Civic Hybrid is simply a regular Civic to the average passerby – only the pizza-dish wheels and small hybrid badge on the rear give away it’s green nature. 

For me, I’m definitely choosing the Civic Hybrid.  I think it looks great ( I like the regular Civic a lot ), and I can’t stand the hatchback look of the Prius.  It isn’t for everyone, and it’s not at all for me, even considering the extra space that it has.

I’ll be writing up full, detailed pages on both of these popular hybrids in the near future, so stay tuned to The Hybrid Blog.

Filed under: Civic Hybrid, Prius

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