Comparing Civics tp Accords is like comparing Apples to oranges...doesn't make too much sense.The '04 Accord is far heavier than any Civic as is my 6th Gen Coupe. Bigger cars don't get the same gas mielage as smaller cars. That's a no brainer. If you were looking for fuel economy I would've suggested getting a new Civic. I love my car to death, and frankly I think it looks a helluva lot better than the '04 coupe and sedan. Take solice in this: As with any new car, it takes time to 'grow' on you. And Accords have a way of doing just that.