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2008 Honda Accord MPG Review

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Honda Accord The best-selling Honda Accord competes in the family sedan market with the Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima, Chevy Malibu, and Ford Fusion among others.

The 2008 Accord is available with a 2.4 liter inline four or a 3.5 liter V6 engine. Our test unit performed admirably with the 2.4 liter i-VTEC four. After experiencing the four cylinder’s thrifty performance, we’d be hard pressed to upgrade to the V6, given the current price of gas. For most folks, the 2.4 liter four cylinder will get the job done.

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Hybrid MPG Reviews

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When I first set out to review cars here on MPGomatic.com, I knew that hybrid reviews would be a big part of the mix. So I set the lofty goal of reviewing every domestically available hybrid car and SUV by year end. I’m glad to report that we’re making good progress on that goal (although we’re likely to skip over a handful of the more exotic [and expensive] models).

MPGomatic will have published nine hybrid reviews by September. That’s not too shabby for a start-up publication. We’re committed to fighting the good fight and telling it like it is with reviews in written and video form:

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Honda Accord i-CTDi Diesel

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We’ve been smitten with the thought of a diesel-powered Honda Accord coming to these shores since first hearing about the Accord i-CTDi diesel.

The Accord i-TCDi is a game changer. The 2.2 liter four cylinder common rail turbo diesel produces 140 horsepower, 250 foot pounds of torque, and fabulous fuel economy. It’s tough to argue with a highway mileage rating of over 50 miles per gallon (adjusted for US gallons) in a four door sedan of this caliber.

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Audi A6 TDI Diesel

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The diesel-powered Audi A6 TDI presents quite a compelling package … one that we can dream of getting here in America, quite possibly in the near future. It’s tough to argue with a 3.0 liter direct injection V6 diesel producing 332 foot pounds of torque and 233 horsepower … especially when it delivers 23.5 miles … Read more

BMW 535d Diesel

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One short ride in a BMW 535d is sure to blow away any preconceptions you might have about diesel engines.

I took a quick spin around the block in a 2007 535d M Sport this week, while at the Green California conference. I flew cross-country for the chance and brought my camera to share the ride.

Now I’ll freely admit … for my entire life, I have succeeded in resisting the lure.

I could never picture myself driving a BMW.

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