The 520 mile Prius trip @ 64.7 MPG

Walker1 · 12-19-2006, 10:12 AM

Hi, My wife and I took our 2006 Prius on a 520 mile trip. I logged all gallons of gas used making sure I filled the tank the same way each time. The following is the break down of the 520 miles traveled:

1) Weather conditions: Mostly between 75-80 degrees, A/C off except for the front defroster when raining.
2) About 220 miles @ speeds between 30-57 MPH. This had various stop and go driving as it was a 2 lane road that passes through many keys.
3) About 300 highway miles @ speeds between 50-73 MPH. I did not have to use the front defroster and had both front windows open at least 1/2 way.
4) The Prius has almost 13,000 miles on it. previously I had not gotten more than 54 MPG in city or on the highway.

I was very pleased with the verified 64.7 MPG. The car is a solid performer and after 11 1/2 months has not been to the dealer for any defects or other problems. I change the oil & filter and rotate the tires. Tire pressure is 42 lbs./front & 40 lbs./rear. In addition, There were 2 adults on the trip and appr. 150 lbs. of luggage, etc. :P

VABeachPrius · 12-19-2006, 10:47 AM

Congratulations on your great mileage.

Do you recall what you mpg was for the first 220 miles; the stretch where speeds were from 30 to 57 mph?

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-19-2006, 10:53 AM

In my best Cartman voice: "Kick ass!"

Congrats on a great drive and superior mileage. That's just awesome!
And it'll even look more impressive once the EPA lowers the estimated mileage of the Prius. You'll go from great to superior.

Michgal007 · 12-19-2006, 10:53 AM

I envy ya'll with warm weather all year around.

FireEngineer · 12-19-2006, 11:14 AM

Don't forget to post to in the "I beat the EPA" thread.

Wayne

Walker1 · 12-19-2006, 12:17 PM

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Congratulations on your great mileage.

Do you recall what you mpg was for the first 220 miles; the stretch where speeds were from 30 to 57 mph?
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Actually it was the 1st 150 miles were highway] about 54.9 MPG. The next 100 miles were in the 30-57 MPH range @ around 68.5 or so. Then 20 in city miles + 100 30-57 MPH miles to a fillup. The last 150 miles were highway. I added up the exact gallons I pumped, then divided the 520 by total gals. and doubled checked everything each time with the computer.

12-19-2006, 10:12 AM	#1
Walker1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: FL Posts: 883 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hi, My wife and I took our 2006 Prius on a 520 mile trip. I logged all gallons of gas used making sure I filled the tank the same way each time. The following is the break down of the 520 miles traveled: 1) Weather conditions: Mostly between 75-80 degrees, A/C off except for the front defroster when raining. 2) About 220 miles @ speeds between 30-57 MPH. This had various stop and go driving as it was a 2 lane road that passes through many keys. 3) About 300 highway miles @ speeds between 50-73 MPH. I did not have to use the front defroster and had both front windows open at least 1/2 way. 4) The Prius has almost 13,000 miles on it. previously I had not gotten more than 54 MPG in city or on the highway. I was very pleased with the verified 64.7 MPG. The car is a solid performer and after 11 1/2 months has not been to the dealer for any defects or other problems. I change the oil & filter and rotate the tires. Tire pressure is 42 lbs./front & 40 lbs./rear. In addition, There were 2 adults on the trip and appr. 150 lbs. of luggage, etc. :P __________________ 2008 Red Barcelona Prius, Pkg. 2 And dealer installed leather seats. Current milege is 5600. 2006, Black, Pkg. 1, Tinted windows, Leather wrap wheel cover, leather arm rest cover. 33,900 Miles, Bought on 1/7/06. Lifetime fuel average: 52.4 MPG. As of 7/8/08 NO defects or any other problems. This car has NEVER been to the dealer for any reason. I run the A/C on 68-70 degrees almost all year long. 2005 H.D. 1200 Sportster- Custom. Gets a solid 50 MPG @ all speeds.

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12-19-2006, 10:47 AM	#2
VABeachPrius Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 135 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congratulations on your great mileage. Do you recall what you mpg was for the first 220 miles; the stretch where speeds were from 30 to 57 mph?

12-19-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,644 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 18	In my best Cartman voice: "Kick ass!" Congrats on a great drive and superior mileage. That's just awesome! And it'll even look more impressive once the EPA lowers the estimated mileage of the Prius. You'll go from great to superior.

12-19-2006, 10:53 AM	#4
Michgal007 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Posts: 812 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I envy ya'll with warm weather all year around.

12-19-2006, 11:14 AM	#5
FireEngineer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SW-Side of Chicago, IL Posts: 811 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Don't forget to post to in the "I beat the EPA" thread. Wayne