1st gas tank results

ozyran · 04-28-2007, 05:47 PM

...and 1st tank mileage (based on manual calculations) is 41.072 MPG. That's based on 386.2 miles driven and 9.403 gallons purchased. Now if only I could find a way to consistently fill up, it would make all this more precise!

Anyways, 41 miles per gallon combined is quite good, I think. I'm very satisfied at the results, especially since the last car my wife and I had averaged, at best, 22 mpg combined. Now to go read more about the pulse and glide modes...

One thing I can't help but wonder, though...

Why do the big media groups consistently pick on the Prius and it's mileage? Even if it doesn't deliver lab-test mileage, I still think that it's very good. It's a lot better than any other car I've ever owned!

F8L · 04-28-2007, 09:50 PM

I'm glad you're happy with it nd not freaking out over the milage like a lot of new buyers do.

Look at it this way:

41mpg over 10,000 miles = 244gallons * $3.20/per gallon = $780.80

47mpg over 10,000 miles = 213gallons * $3.20/per gallon = $680.85
----------------------------------------------------------------------............
$99.95

So I wouldn't stress too much on the milage. Once you get into the 40s+ the difference is much smaller.

acdii · 04-28-2007, 10:45 PM

Just wait it gets better. My last tank calced out to just over 50 MPG, mostly highway miles. My daily drive consists of 80% 55+ MPH with hills. This was my 4th tank of gas since I got the car April 1. I have over 1600 on it so far.

alexstarfire · 04-28-2007, 11:12 PM

Ok, had a story written, but I accidentally closed the freakin window, so I'm not gonna type it over.

Basically I get 60.3 MPG ATM, though it should be higher. Stupid AC. I'm running an '02 model though, so I say it's damn good. I do basically all city driving though. Highway doesn't save much time since I only usually go about 5 miles on it, if that. Some places do require highway use, so if I get on I usually do close-in drafting of semis.

The mileage will get better as you put more miles on your car.

newlifein5 · 04-30-2007, 10:43 PM

41 miles per gallon in the city or highway?

either way, most cars don't get 41 nowadays. so that is a good point.

but, when u sell something and u claim it gets 51/61, i believe u should deliver on your specs.

F8L · 04-30-2007, 10:55 PM

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41 miles per gallon in the city or highway?

either way, most cars don't get 41 nowadays. so that is a good point.

but, when u sell something and u claim it gets 51/61, i believe u should deliver on your specs.
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They are required to test according to EPA procedures just like every other manufacture.

JimboK · 05-01-2007, 07:48 AM

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but, when u sell something and u claim it gets 51/61, i believe u should deliver on your specs.[/b]

As F8L suggests, these are not Toyota's specs, nor do they "claim" them. Toyota, like all car manufacturers, simply cites the results from the government's tests, with the caveat YMMV.

Sapper · 05-01-2007, 10:44 AM

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As F8L suggests, these are not Toyota's specs, nor do they "claim" them. Toyota, like all car manufacturers, simply cites the results from the government's tests, with the caveat YMMV.
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They do get the EPS rated numbers. but you need to use cruise control on the stretches that dont have stop lights. usually about 5 to 10 mph below the limit.

55mph usually works

the use pulse and glide in the city where frequent stops are common.
The sweet spot for this is 30 - 40 mph

You see it climb!

I am getting 65 mpg on my 25 mile commute!!!

Darken · 05-01-2007, 11:13 AM

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41 miles per gallon in the city or highway?

either way, most cars don't get 41 nowadays. so that is a good point.

but, when u sell something and u claim it gets 51/61, i believe u should deliver on your specs.
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I've heard this quite a bit and my response is 'Check out the many posts on this site' there have been many comments about the EPA testing and how its flawed in general, but especially with the Prius.

This being said many on here are exceeding those numbers....heck my second tank was 55.1 combined thanks to the infomation listed on here. Now its closer to 60. Moral of the story is if your happy with the 41, hey its a great number compared to before, but there certainly is room to bring it even higher!

wayne60014 · 05-01-2007, 03:09 PM

I just fill up my 1st tank, the fuel gauge still had 3 bars but I figure what the heck just fill up since gas prices have been going up almost everyday. Anyways I had 325 miles and put in 7.1 gallons to fill it up, so thats 45.8 miles per gallon at 3.239 a gallon it cost me $23.00. It felt great since I use to own a 03 Toyota Sequoia Limited and would have spend around $65.00 on gas to get around the same mileage on a tank of gas.

04-28-2007, 05:47 PM	#1
ozyran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 695 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	...and 1st tank mileage (based on manual calculations) is 41.072 MPG. That's based on 386.2 miles driven and 9.403 gallons purchased. Now if only I could find a way to consistently fill up, it would make all this more precise! Anyways, 41 miles per gallon combined is quite good, I think. I'm very satisfied at the results, especially since the last car my wife and I had averaged, at best, 22 mpg combined. Now to go read more about the pulse and glide modes... One thing I can't help but wonder, though... Why do the big media groups consistently pick on the Prius and it's mileage? Even if it doesn't deliver lab-test mileage, I still think that it's very good. It's a lot better than any other car I've ever owned! __________________ <div align="center">Pris, our 2002 Toyota Prius - Aqua Ice Opalescent</div> <div align="center">Evelyn, my 1997 Toyota Tacoma Short Bed Standard Cab 4x4 - Evergreen Pearl Metallic</div> <div align="center">I understand the Jeep thing. That's why I drive Toyota 4x4s!</div> <div align="center"></div>

04-28-2007, 11:12 PM	#4
alexstarfire Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 218 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ok, had a story written, but I accidentally closed the freakin window, so I'm not gonna type it over. Basically I get 60.3 MPG ATM, though it should be higher. Stupid AC. I'm running an '02 model though, so I say it's damn good. I do basically all city driving though. Highway doesn't save much time since I only usually go about 5 miles on it, if that. Some places do require highway use, so if I get on I usually do close-in drafting of semis. The mileage will get better as you put more miles on your car. __________________ Not bad for a Classic Prius.

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04-28-2007, 09:50 PM	#2
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 3,997 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	I'm glad you're happy with it nd not freaking out over the milage like a lot of new buyers do. Look at it this way: 41mpg over 10,000 miles = 244gallons * $3.20/per gallon = $780.80 47mpg over 10,000 miles = 213gallons * $3.20/per gallon = $680.85 ----------------------------------------------------------------------............ $99.95 So I wouldn't stress too much on the milage. Once you get into the 40s+ the difference is much smaller.

04-28-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
acdii Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 351 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Just wait it gets better. My last tank calced out to just over 50 MPG, mostly highway miles. My daily drive consists of 80% 55+ MPH with hills. This was my 4th tank of gas since I got the car April 1. I have over 1600 on it so far.

04-30-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
newlifein5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	41 miles per gallon in the city or highway? either way, most cars don't get 41 nowadays. so that is a good point. but, when u sell something and u claim it gets 51/61, i believe u should deliver on your specs.

05-01-2007, 03:09 PM	#10
wayne60014 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Seattle Washington Posts: 54 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just fill up my 1st tank, the fuel gauge still had 3 bars but I figure what the heck just fill up since gas prices have been going up almost everyday. Anyways I had 325 miles and put in 7.1 gallons to fill it up, so thats 45.8 miles per gallon at 3.239 a gallon it cost me $23.00. It felt great since I use to own a 03 Toyota Sequoia Limited and would have spend around $65.00 on gas to get around the same mileage on a tank of gas.