On Sat, 11 Feb 2006 08:12:34 -0500, High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net>
wrote:

>Rocky wrote:
>
>> I was curious if the CRV is Civic based, why is the MPG so much lower in a
>> CRV? Isn't the drivetrain the same with just a rear shaft coming out of the
>> transaxle or do they weigh a lot more?
>>
>> Will Honda produce an AWD Civic and still get high MPG?
>> Rocky
>
>Even though it is on the same chassis as the Civic, the CR-V has
>considerably more weight. That is a big factor in gas mileage.

It also has a lot more wind resistance and, to the extent that it
actually engages the 4WD, that adds some drag as well.