As much as I hate Civics, I would have to say it would be really close. Civic EX is rated at about a 16.7 1/4 mile. So with a exhuast he might pull off a mid to low 16. You, with a AT and I/E would likely pull a high 16 to low 17. I think in this race it is all up to if the guy in the Manual Slowic can drive. Hope this helps.