Its seems 40MPG is a magical mark. Consumer Reports in their own testing of MPG(consistent method) found vehicles as expect with EPA
Good for consumer looking for more choices out there:
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=4b431bd8-fb77-419a-bba9-7fe0f466bf3c
Interestingly the maligned Civic LX even by Consumer Reports manages 47MPG in their testing instead of EPA 39MPG.
Good for consumer looking for more choices out there:
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=4b431bd8-fb77-419a-bba9-7fe0f466bf3c
Interestingly the maligned Civic LX even by Consumer Reports manages 47MPG in their testing instead of EPA 39MPG.