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Tiny fuel tank?

12K views 20 replies 11 participants last post by  hondaservice33  
I think most manufacturers aim for around 400-500 mile range on a full tank. The better the gas mileage a car has, the smaller tank they put in it. So overall range remains around the same. Regardless of how fuel efficient the car is. So if you were hoping to go to the pump less often, you may have to buy a hybrid! 😉

It is strange the low fuel light comes on so early. This is my first car with a digital fuel gauge. So I’ve been curious about this.

At least we know we still have plenty of range when the light comes on.
That's what I found. I just traded in my Subaru Impreza, it cost me more to fill up with a larger fuel tank but I can go the same distance in my Honda Civic with a smaller fuel tank. I was happy when I filled up for the first time yesterday in my Civic, even with premium fuel my cost is lower with the Civic.