Ok, just one for now..

I'm looking to get a more fuel-efficient vehicle. My current is a 2000 Toyota Tacoma that gets about 19mpg highway. I'm looking at the Civic and Prius currently.

I live in Colorado, and will have to deal with the cold weather soon. I've already found some threads on snow driving and tires, but one thing that's important to me is warmth!

Vehicles get their heat from the engine. These have small engines, and from what I've read, they get shut off when you're driving slow, or stopped at a light.

How well does the heating system in most keep you warm?

I'm certain I'll have other questions, but that's it for now.


Eric the Grey