In March, a judge approved a class-action settlement for people who owned or leased a 2003-2009 Civic Hybrid.

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Last week a disgruntled Honda Civic Hybrid owner in California won a small-claims court challenge over claims that the car could achieve as much as 50 mpg.

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All four of the aforementioned Prius models made the list along with three Hondas, the Civic Hybrid, Insight and the Fit EV (which is, unfortunately, is only sold in a few California metro areas).

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True to form, the Top Five Cars for Democrats include more imports and more small, fuel-efficient cars, including one hybrid, the Honda Civic Hybrid, and also the Nissan Leaf, the first mass-produced battery powered car.

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While the EPA's numbers are useful only for comparison, the difference between real-world and test-cycle fuel economy is a source of unending aggravation for car buyers and, in the case of the Honda Civic Hybrid, a cause of action in a lawsuit brought by owners.

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