Thats what i like about the jazz, its a very fuel efficent motor, but has a bit of punch when needed too! the wifes car is very nippy and has done over 100k now! my 1.4 es is even quicker, its faster than the 53 facelifted civic 1.6SE i sold recently, that was good on fuel, never dropped below 40mpg, and averaged 43mpg on the combined run, when i went to devon in it (283 miles) it got 51mpg on the motorway doing a steady 70 mph... i was very tempted by a accord as i love em, but the jazz won it on fuel economy and the fun drive, it handles much better than the civic, although the ride was smoother, but best for comfort and smoothness was my 1998 civic 1.4i 5dr... i loved that motor... i had a 1995 one before that. Nice cars, my workmate has a 1.8 VTI aerodeck version.. flying machine!!