Originally Posted by pdqgp

Hi All,

I'm looking to move into a hybrid to help save some money for the family and shift my priorities a little more to the kids and what not...

Anyway, I'm very much used to performance cars and power/torque, so the move is a tough one and one that I'm preparing for. I still have a toy car, so the fun factor will always be available.

My question is how will the Prius or Civic perform given my situation?

I drive mainly in the suburbs with perhaps 10-20% of my time on the freeway at say 72mph which is where I tend to cruise. The suburban travel has stops and what not with most moving traffic in the 45-50mph range.

What type of mpgs can I expect from either of the two in the world I live in? Not many hills or anything. I know what the new EPA standards say, but I also know those here know better and can get better. I"m not one to drive below the speed limit nor baby her all the time.

Currently my V8 gets about 12-15mpg in the burbs and 25-27mpg on the highway....just so you know where I'm coming from.

Thanks!

-tim