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Originally Posted by Eskrimast1
According to TOV, the difference in the fuel economy estimates is due to different testing parameters used by the EPA for the HAH only, not for all hybrids. The 06 HAH moved to another EPA car class due to the increase in weight (the addition of a full size spare/moonroof).
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=490336 |
The increase in weight was like 88 lbs (for the 2006 Accord Hybrid) and with the Camry Hybrid coming in at about 200lbs less in weight, I'm sure it won't be in that same EPA class (unfortunately for the EPA estimate accuracy).
Just for information purposes:
2006 Honda Accord Hybrid weight - 3538 lbs
2006 Toyota Camry Hybrid weight - 3367 lbs
Not having to drag around that V6 probably helps alot.
Scott