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Replying to: prius2007 (May 05, 2008 10:46 am)
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Replying to: cheryl06prius (May 05, 2008 2:39 pm)
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Replying to: prius2007 (May 05, 2008 6:13 pm) Digg - Toyota Prius can't pass Georgia's emissions testautoblog.com — Every Toyota Prius tested has failed the state of Georgia's emissions test because the vehicle is required to idle its engine during the test ... digg.com/hardware/Toyota_Prius_can_t_pass_Georgia_s_emissions_test - 79k - Cached - Similar pages |
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| I live in WV, in mountainous terrain, in a city of 20,000 people with lots of congestion and stop and go conditions. I can't go more that 2-3 blocks with sustained speed at any time or any place. Mileage with my other vehicles no matter the size or the brand has historically been around 15 mpg over a tankful. 90% of my driving is in the city and I'm pointing my question to those of you that might have similar or at least, sort of similar, conditions in your town or area. What is the worst expected mileage that you could surmise for my conditions? Would I get at least 30 mpg?? | |
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I am considering a Prius but I have been hearing and seeing reports that the mileage is around 35 - 40 MPG under actual conditions which in my opinion can be matched by a regular honda civic. Can someone who owns a prius share some information on the actual mileage of the car in real time driving conditions. Thanks.
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The actual mileage has been posted many times, it's around 48 - 50 mpg. Is someone tells you more, it's not true on any regular basis. If someone tells you less, something is wrong. You will get around 50mpg.. a bit less. sc
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Replying to: scottc3 (Jul 03, 2008 8:15 pm) That's a pretty bold statement, without knowing the driving conditions. What if the owner is driving 5 miles at a time, and the engine is cooling off between drives (such as to and from work)? What about winter MPG? You don't mention that cold weather can SEVERELY impact mileage. What about "lead foot" drivers? People have to modify their driving habits to match the capabilities of the hybrid. What if the owner wants to keep up with traffic going 70 - 75 MPH on the freeways? Several of those situations could easily result in MPG less than the amount you claim.
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Replying to: kalyan34 (Jul 03, 2008 7:17 pm) |
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Replying to: kalyan34 (Jul 03, 2008 7:17 pm) 
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 03, 2008 8:20 pm) re: Is someone tells you more, it's not true on any regular basis. " OH really? Well a couple of posts back I did say just that and guess what; it is not only on a regular basis but for life time MPG. 17 months, that includes winter too. I never had a tank below 50 other than the first 3 at 49.7. Now I'm averaging 63.5 on the last 9 tanks since spring. So it is true! I agree with you on MPG related to the driving conditions as you describe but it is possible and actually fairly easy to do >50 if majority of your distance is not too short. Gabe
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