That's kind of an odd assertion, that you feel you'd be getting the same gas mileage in a non-hybrid civic. Upon what could you possibly be basing that statement?

Back to the thread topic: Thanks for the update on leanest and greenest and meanest, Spinner; that makes me feel better about my parents' recent purchase of a non-hybrid Toyota Corolla. Still in the greenest list, at least, even if it isn't a hybrid.