I had an '89 Honda Civic Hatchback SI model. It would get about 31 around town and would actually get over 50 MPG if you kept it between 55 and 60 MPH. Otherwise, my normal highway driving of 75 MPH yielded about 46 MPG. It was also quick and handled well.
Do a check around the country on cars.com on any hybrid. You will find a used glut right now.
How did you manage 46-50 mpg with your '89 Civic Si? I could only manage 36 or so highway with mine. That was still better than what the EPA sticker said, however.