MPG: 2006 vs 2008 model

[TheFonzLives]

Just noticed that the old sticker on my 2006 RTS was 16/21 MPG (City/Hwy) versus 15/20 on the 08 model (at least per Honda.com). So this means the 08 models have a little bit less MPG than the original? Perhaps there was a past announcement on this, not sure. Just wondering. I know everyone's actual mileage may vary... :-)

[SuperChris7]

Originally Posted by TheFonzLives

Just noticed that the old sticker on my 2006 RTS was 16/21 MPG (City/Hwy) versus 15/20 on the 08 model (at least per Honda.com). So this means the 08 models have a little bit less MPG than the original? Perhaps there was a past announcement on this, not sure. Just wondering. I know everyone's actual mileage may vary... :-)

The 08 has the same MPG. The EPA changed the standards for calculating this. Honda now has to state the new calculation of 15/20.

[hofffam]

Originally Posted by TheFonzLives

Just noticed that the old sticker on my 2006 RTS was 16/21 MPG (City/Hwy) versus 15/20 on the 08 model (at least per Honda.com). So this means the 08 models have a little bit less MPG than the original? Perhaps there was a past announcement on this, not sure. Just wondering. I know everyone's actual mileage may vary... :-)

I'll admit to being sarcastic but where have you been? The change in the EPA standards has been in the news for almost two years. EVERY vehicle on the road that wasn't a new design has worse ratings in 2008. The hybrids suffered the most.

The old EPA standards have been wrong, simply wrong, for a long time. They made some significant changes to the methodology to make the numbers more realistic.

[TheFonzLives]

Originally Posted by hofffam

I'll admit to being sarcastic but where have you been? The change in the EPA standards has been in the news for almost two years. EVERY vehicle on the road that wasn't a new design has worse ratings in 2008. The hybrids suffered the most.

The old EPA standards have been wrong, simply wrong, for a long time. They made some significant changes to the methodology to make the numbers more realistic.

Well, I've been here in the Northeast, occupying my time with far more interesting things than studying changes to EPA standards over the years...

But anyway, I do appreciate the information answering the question...Thanks much...

[BigFoote]

You weren't the only one. I found out that I'm stupid and that the EPA standards changed in the same day. Therefore, I'm not as stupid as I thought.

Originally Posted by TheFonzLives

Well, I've been here in the Northeast, occupying my time with far more interesting things than studying changes to EPA standards over the years...

But anyway, I do appreciate the information answering the question...Thanks much...