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**Podborodok** · 07-05-2007, 04:04 PM

I have a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L automatic. EPA estimate is 20(city)/29(highway) MPG. I don't accelerate too fast. I try not to speed up too fast and rarely use A/C. The car only has 1100 miles on it since it's brand new and I've been trying to get the best MPG possible but I only get about 18(city)/25(highway). I have nothing in my trunk and I drive alone.

I'm a little concerned because I was getting 24/36 MPG with my 2004 Hyundai Elentra. The EPA estimate on the Elentra is actually 24/32 MPG. I was actually getting alot better MPG than what was advertised. I know Accord is a bigger and stronger car but I'm just worried because I'm even coming close to the advertised MPG.

When I shift down to "Neutral" from "D," I can already hear the engine quieting down. It sounds more relaxed. Also, I don't have to hold on to the breaks to prevent the car from moving when I have it in "Neutral" at a red light. Am I actually saving gas or wasting it by doing this?

Anyways, any additional help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

07-05-2007, 04:04 PM	#17
Podborodok Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 345 Senior Member	I have a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L automatic. EPA estimate is 20(city)/29(highway) MPG. I don't accelerate too fast. I try not to speed up too fast and rarely use A/C. The car only has 1100 miles on it since it's brand new and I've been trying to get the best MPG possible but I only get about 18(city)/25(highway). I have nothing in my trunk and I drive alone. I'm a little concerned because I was getting 24/36 MPG with my 2004 Hyundai Elentra. The EPA estimate on the Elentra is actually 24/32 MPG. I was actually getting alot better MPG than what was advertised. I know Accord is a bigger and stronger car but I'm just worried because I'm even coming close to the advertised MPG. When I shift down to "Neutral" from "D," I can already hear the engine quieting down. It sounds more relaxed. Also, I don't have to hold on to the breaks to prevent the car from moving when I have it in "Neutral" at a red light. Am I actually saving gas or wasting it by doing this? Anyways, any additional help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
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