For the past ten and half years I was walking distance from the train or subway station and I always took the train to work. Then earlier this month the company I work for closed their Boston buildings and consolidated all Massachusetts positions to North Reading. I now have a 42 mile commute each way. I'm planning to move, but even after the move I'm going to be commuting at least 12 miles each way.

I currently have a 2003 Honda Odyssey that I get between 19 and 24 mpg in. (22.71 mpg over the past 56,811 miles). I'm looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle for my commute.

I'm trying to decide between a Civic Hybrid, Prius, or a used diesel.

My second car (back in the 80's) was a Chevette Diesel. I loved that car before it was totalled. 50mpg regardless of city or highway. If I get a diesel I'm probably going to get a vegetable oil kit from Greasecar.

I haven't driven either the Civic or the Prius yet, but I have sat in one of each. It seems as if the Civic has a little more leg room (I'm 6'1"). I'm leaning towards the Civic, but I'm still researching everything which is why I've started to read this forum.

I'm wondering how they each handle stop&go or slow (15mph) traffic on the interstate.

I'm also wondering which one handles New England winter weather better.