Real World MPG for our 2010 Prius. After 2,173.9

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miles, which included city, interstate, and mountain roads, our 2010 Prius is averaging 52.84 MPG. That is based on actual gallons used and miles driven, not the computer.

We replaced our 1999 Valkyrie Interstate motorcycle, which averaged 38 MPG for the 10+ years and 88,0000+ miles we had it.

Here are a couple of pics from our first Prius trip from SW Indiana to Charleston, SC.

Here's the Prius and my wife at Francis Beidler Forest.




Here's the Prius parked in the Rain and fog near The Yorktown.




Even though I miss the power of the 1,500 cc, 6-cylinder engine with 6-carburetors on the motorcycle, I love keeping dry without adding clothes on the road, having my wife drive, carrying more clothes in only 2 pieces of luggage and getting that fantastic gas mileage.

While parked in a city garage in Charleston, we returned to find that some one had put a Post-it note on our car that read, "Thank You!" I guess someone else is also impressed with the Prius.

[hobbit]

Ah, so you already know the merits of pulling into a pleasant,
out-of-the-way campsite for the night... it's an excellent way
to tour in a Prius, too, with the added benefit that you can
sleep in the car. However, it will take a little more work to
construct an equivalent fan hack for the 3rd-gen. Maybe if a
bit of power is applied to where the solar roof hooks in, it
would power up the circ fan just like on a sunny day??
.
_H*

[bestmapman]

Too bad you couldn't keep the 1999 Valkyrie Interstate motorcycle. I bet you miss it on some of those nice cruising days. I am trying to convince my wife to get a Goldwing, although so far I am not having much luck.

[Jim Clark]

We averaged 47.6 mpg on our first tank. It took 9.2 gallons and we had driven 438 miles. I can't be sure the tank was "totally" full when delivered. With 2.7 gallons left in the tank, we could have gone to 566 miles at empty. The fuel gauge showed only one bar but it still had nearly a quarter tank left.

[lutece7]

I am finding that I really have to concentrate and be constantly mindful in order to get the 46mpg I am getting around town and on city toll roads. This is somewhat disappointing. I feel like I am hypermiling with my right foot, but not getting the hypermiling results. No regrets in acquiring this Prius, mind you. I just thought this car would get 50mpg without having to drive in a special way (very slow starts)

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Originally Posted by bestmapman

I am trying to convince my wife to get a Goldwing, although so far I am not having much luck.

We rode through 48 states, 5 Canadian provinces and 1 Mexican state on our Valk (no trailering or shipping). We rarely took interstate highways. It's the best way to see the country. I hope you convince your wife to get the Goldwing and do some touring. Be sure to stop for at least 3 nights in all of the National Parks and do some hiking. We finally had to give it up due to "the aging process." We have thousands of experiences we will never forget. Here are some pics.

Key West, Florida



Acadia National Park, Maine



California Hwy 1



Athabasca Glacier, Alberta, Canada

[royrose]

Originally Posted by lutece7

I am finding that I really have to concentrate and be constantly mindful in order to get the 46mpg I am getting around town and on city toll roads. This is somewhat disappointing. I feel like I am hypermiling with my right foot, but not getting the hypermiling results. No regrets in acquiring this Prius, mind you. I just thought this car would get 50mpg without having to drive in a special way (very slow starts)

Have you checked out the "Gen III 2010 Prius Fuel Economy" section of the forum? Lots of good info. Don't worry, your milage will improve!

[drspielman]

Well, I am a little disappointed as well. I have a Gen 3 Level % with Navigation. I am averaging 45-46mpg's and this is with being very aware of my driving. I am on the highway with 98% of the miles going 70-75mph's... how do I get my miles higher?

[FreakinToddles]

Originally Posted by drspielman

Well, I am a little disappointed as well. I have a Gen 3 Level % with Navigation. I am averaging 45-46mpg's and this is with being very aware of my driving. I am on the highway with 98% of the miles going 70-75mph's... how do I get my miles higher?

Find a nice big truck to draft behind xD

It's really all about the pulse and glide if you want higher mileage. You sound like you are keeping you foot on the pedal most the time. That would explain your 45mpg average

[a64pilot]

Originally Posted by drspielman

Well, I am a little disappointed as well. I have a Gen 3 Level % with Navigation. I am averaging 45-46mpg's and this is with being very aware of my driving. I am on the highway with 98% of the miles going 70-75mph's... how do I get my miles higher?

If you don't slow down you won't. I don't believe there is any kind of technique for pure high speed highway driving, just set the cruise control and go.
I average low 60's MPG, but my avg. speed is about 30 according to the car, and my avg. road speed is 45 with some at 55, never faster so far.