The CRV-2003 gas mileage is weird..very weird. After putting on over
2000 miles in less than a month, the gas mileage sucks. That's the
only thing that i don't like this 2nd generation vehicle. Makes
wonder if I shoud have gotten a V6 somewhere. But I have bought
Hondas for the last 15 years. Anyway, no matter how I drive I get 20
in the city and varies on the highway. I got anywhere from 23MPG to
27 MPG on the same type of highway. I think this new type of engine
may be the reason. Let just say my 2001 gave way better gas
performance in the city and on the highway.
I think that they may end up having to refine the engine for the
3rd generation vehicles.

Sounds like different gas. I find that if I use gas from on station
to another it will vary as much as 5 MPG, It has to do with the
variable timing and electricnics. Low grade gas causes the timing
to retard.

You say your 2001 got much better mileage than 20 city / 23-27 hwy?

My wife's 2001 SE averages ~ 21 mpg, rarely better than 22, and her
driving includes a good deal of local freeway use.

regards,
Bob
San Jose, CA