July 2005 MPG averages

eefficiency · 07-06-2005, 01:01 AM

I might as well start July's MPH reports. I just went through my first tank of gas of a brand new 2005 Silver here in Pacific NW. Predictable but delightful results. Over 55MPG driving alone flat interstate. 49 MPH on flat city short hops. and 45 MPG with 3 men on I-84 going through Cascade Mountains pass and the windy buffeting of the Columbia River Gorge. That stability control smoothed out and maintained good contact with the road when being broadsided by wind gusts. We will have to decide how much winter driving the vehicle can safely stand of slush, ice and wind, not too much snow accumulation usually, before we have to switch to the 4x4 P/U. Anyone driven I-84 in winter?

IALTMANN · 07-06-2005, 01:08 AM

July report-early, new car here about 1100 miles, got 43.7 on I-10 (200 mile roundtrip) rest been short trips + high heat = ac = 40.4 and 39.7, dicscounting 1st dealer fill up. Got lots of learning to do. Working on it.

**Tideland Prius** · 07-06-2005, 01:13 AM

Tank Mileage: 760.5km
Total Mileage: 13023km

MFD: 4.6L/100km
Calc'd: 4.75L/100km

Fuel Added: 36.109 litres
Price per litre: 86.4¢

Average Temps: upper teens (in Celsius)

howk · 07-06-2005, 02:24 PM

First 250 miles driven on our new 2005: 53.1 mpg! (MFD....haven't properly done the fill-up, so I'll have to start that for the next time.)

IALTMANN · 07-06-2005, 02:29 PM

Congrats Howk., good mileage and good choice of cars

IALTMANN · 07-06-2005, 02:34 PM

Congrats Howk., good mileage and good choice of cars

Schmika · 07-06-2005, 03:57 PM

Just filled up in July. Only had one in June- HEY, I only fill my Prius up once a month.

Anyway, 53 MPG MFD

Karl

IALTMANN · 07-06-2005, 04:06 PM

Great Smika, cut my fill ups in 1/2 and use about 1/3 less gas..so we're all saving. I am still working on best mileage, got al lot of just short trip, and can't really get longer runs to get better mileage. This is job dependent, someday I may live further away that is when I'll really reap savings. For now the best so far is 43 mpg. Lot of folks in my straights around where I live. But patience and determination will help. Congrats on your good performance and mileage.

tomdeimos · 07-06-2005, 09:55 PM

56.6 mpg on computer
54.6 calculated
561 miles on tank.

Lots of AC usage. Driving about
1/3 under 50 mph, 1/3 at 55, and 1/3 at 65-70 mph.

70 mph got me just about 48-50 mpg.
55 mph was generally over 60 mpg.

Drove 250 miles or so to Western MA on part of this tank, and got into bigger hills. Mileage held up pretty steady, but got my very first 10 green battery bars, and did lots of coasting.

micheal · 07-10-2005, 06:45 PM

Here are my two tanks so far in July:
Tank 1: To Denver, CO from Lubbock, TX
Tank Miles: 530.9
Total Gallons: 11.648
Gas Price: $2.179
Calculated Mpg: 45.58
Screen Mpg: 50.1
Almost all interstate and highway speeds (65-75) with slowing down when going through a few towns. Avg Temp probably in the 85-90 range with A/C on.

Tank 2: Way back home
Tank Miles: 505.4
Total Gallons 9.391
Gas Price: $2.239
Calculated Mpg: 53.82
Screen Mpg: 50.XX
All interstate and highway, 65-77 (except for the occasional town), except for about 30-40 miles in Denver. Avg Temp probably in the 85-95 range with A/C on.

Total Miles: 14108
Lifetime MPG Calc: 47.01 It is slowly going up and over 47!!

Current tank at 57.9 at around 315 miles, 1/3 highway, 2/3 city.

Just in case you are curious, no problems in the mountain passes. Despite battery being to pink bars before reaching the top, no problem maintiaing speed or passing.

07-06-2005, 01:01 AM	#1
eefficiency Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	July 2005 MPG averages I might as well start July's MPH reports. I just went through my first tank of gas of a brand new 2005 Silver here in Pacific NW. Predictable but delightful results. Over 55MPG driving alone flat interstate. 49 MPH on flat city short hops. and 45 MPG with 3 men on I-84 going through Cascade Mountains pass and the windy buffeting of the Columbia River Gorge. That stability control smoothed out and maintained good contact with the road when being broadsided by wind gusts. We will have to decide how much winter driving the vehicle can safely stand of slush, ice and wind, not too much snow accumulation usually, before we have to switch to the 4x4 P/U. Anyone driven I-84 in winter?

07-06-2005, 03:57 PM	#7
Schmika Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 1,622 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: July 2005 MPG averages Just filled up in July. Only had one in June- HEY, I only fill my Prius up once a month. Anyway, 53 MPG MFD Karl

07-06-2005, 09:55 PM	#9
tomdeimos Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 995 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: July 2005 MPG averages 56.6 mpg on computer 54.6 calculated 561 miles on tank. Lots of AC usage. Driving about 1/3 under 50 mph, 1/3 at 55, and 1/3 at 65-70 mph. 70 mph got me just about 48-50 mpg. 55 mph was generally over 60 mpg. Drove 250 miles or so to Western MA on part of this tank, and got into bigger hills. Mileage held up pretty steady, but got my very first 10 green battery bars, and did lots of coasting.

07-10-2005, 06:45 PM	#10
micheal I feel pretty, oh so pretty. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 842 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: July 2005 MPG averages Here are my two tanks so far in July: Tank 1: To Denver, CO from Lubbock, TX Tank Miles: 530.9 Total Gallons: 11.648 Gas Price: $2.179 Calculated Mpg: 45.58 Screen Mpg: 50.1 Almost all interstate and highway speeds (65-75) with slowing down when going through a few towns. Avg Temp probably in the 85-90 range with A/C on. Tank 2: Way back home Tank Miles: 505.4 Total Gallons 9.391 Gas Price: $2.239 Calculated Mpg: 53.82 Screen Mpg: 50.XX All interstate and highway, 65-77 (except for the occasional town), except for about 30-40 miles in Denver. Avg Temp probably in the 85-95 range with A/C on. Total Miles: 14108 Lifetime MPG Calc: 47.01 It is slowly going up and over 47!! Current tank at 57.9 at around 315 miles, 1/3 highway, 2/3 city. Just in case you are curious, no problems in the mountain passes. Despite battery being to pink bars before reaching the top, no problem maintiaing speed or passing.

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07-06-2005, 01:08 AM	#2
IALTMANN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 719 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	July report-early, new car here about 1100 miles, got 43.7 on I-10 (200 mile roundtrip) rest been short trips + high heat = ac = 40.4 and 39.7, dicscounting 1st dealer fill up. Got lots of learning to do. Working on it.

07-06-2005, 01:13 AM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 21,139 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 365 Thanked 523 Times in 352 Posts Friends: 26	Tank Mileage: 760.5km Total Mileage: 13023km MFD: 4.6L/100km Calc'd: 4.75L/100km Fuel Added: 36.109 litres Price per litre: 86.4¢ Average Temps: upper teens (in Celsius)

07-06-2005, 02:24 PM	#4
howk Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	First 250 miles driven on our new 2005: 53.1 mpg! (MFD....haven't properly done the fill-up, so I'll have to start that for the next time.)

07-06-2005, 02:29 PM	#5
IALTMANN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 719 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Congrats Howk., good mileage and good choice of cars

07-06-2005, 02:34 PM	#6
IALTMANN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 719 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Congrats Howk., good mileage and good choice of cars

07-06-2005, 04:06 PM	#8
IALTMANN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 719 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Great Smika, cut my fill ups in 1/2 and use about 1/3 less gas..so we're all saving. I am still working on best mileage, got al lot of just short trip, and can't really get longer runs to get better mileage. This is job dependent, someday I may live further away that is when I'll really reap savings. For now the best so far is 43 mpg. Lot of folks in my straights around where I live. But patience and determination will help. Congrats on your good performance and mileage.