Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment

bestmapman · 03-05-2008, 01:46 PM

We are about to embark on the trip. The main thread for the trip is over at cleanmpg.com. The link is here.

I will try to keep everyone posted here on any Prius specific items.

Also, if anyone has any quesitons about the Prius side I will answer them here.

**efusco** · 03-06-2008, 09:48 AM

Latest significant updated:

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Originally Posted by Right Lane Cruiser

Wayne sent me a text message while I was out at Church at 5:32PM my time. At that point:

Wayne: 76km at 3.4L/100km in the iCDTi
Ken: 59.7mpg in the Prius
Sean: 77km at 3.5L/100km and improving very quickly!
Judd: 62.7mpg in the Prius

Looks like a very good competition shaping up here! 3.4L/100km = 69.2mpg and 3.5L/100km = 67.2mpg

bestmapman · 03-06-2008, 11:22 AM

Hi All,

Trip is going well. Left Chicago yesterday at 3:00pm. The conditions were ideal. The first two segments, the Prius average 60-62mpg, using super highway mode. At about 7:00pm, we ran into 25-30mph cross/head winds, this together with snow caused whiteout conditions. This dropped the mpg down into the mid 50's. The headwinds continued until dawn. As of now, the weather is calm and clear, and the prius (for this leg) is averaging 62.3mpg. I'll keep you posted.

Average Speed: 50 mph

bestmapman · 03-06-2008, 02:44 PM

We are currently at Sidney, Ne. We have encounter a 25 mph headwind, directly out of the west. We have climbed 2000 feet in the last hour. Because of these factors our mpg has taken a hit, and we are currently averaging 53mpg. Note: SHM works very well in ideal conditions, (level terrain and no wind) but in our current conditions it's unless.

JUST IN: TUMBLEWEEDS ARE CROSSING THE ROAD, AND WE HAVE TO DODGE THEM.

Flying White Dutchman · 03-06-2008, 03:29 PM

go prius go

bestmapman · 03-07-2008, 09:13 PM

I just finished the Lonepine, Ca - Bakersfield, Ca leg of the trip. I recorded 72.9mpg, but it was a partial tank, with two other drivers and the total will be lower because of mountains. We were able to get those numbers using the SHM with a combination of warp stealth. I'll post details later, I've got to get back on the road.

One More Thing.......On the last tank into Salt Lake City....the PRIUS BET THE Honda!!! The numbers are being posted at Cleanmpg.com

diamondlarry · 03-07-2008, 09:21 PM

It looks like the numbers are close enough that even if the Honda has a higher mpg the Prius will end up being the cheaper ride due to the difference in fuel prices. Nice work on the 72.9 segment! I know from experience how challenging it is to get into the 73 mpg range on the highway with a Prius.

bestmapman · 03-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Made it back to Cincinnati.

I will post the mileage figues after they are compiled.

One unexpected thing that happened. We left LA at 8:00 PM on Saturday. Andrew (Palemelonesian) had to be in Amarillo TX the following day at 4:00 to make his flight. After going through all the options, we dicided to try to make it there. We needed to average 70 MPH.

What happened was what I will call the Prius/i-CDTi cross country dash. We drove 4 hour shifts, at 75 to 85 MPH (speed limt 75 most of the way). The Prius was awesome. The Prius is a great highway car. Anyone familiar with the route will kinow that there are many high passes and large grades to navigate. The Prius was able to climb all the grades and keep a steady 75-80 at all times and still get in the mid to high 40's for MPG. Also consider we had 3 men and all their gear in the car at all times.

SOC was the only issue.

03-05-2008, 01:46 PM	#1
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 667 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment We are about to embark on the trip. The main thread for the trip is over at cleanmpg.com. The link is here. I will try to keep everyone posted here on any Prius specific items. Also, if anyone has any quesitons about the Prius side I will answer them here. Last edited by bestmapman; 03-05-2008 at 02:02 PM.

03-06-2008, 11:22 AM	#3
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 667 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment Hi All, Trip is going well. Left Chicago yesterday at 3:00pm. The conditions were ideal. The first two segments, the Prius average 60-62mpg, using super highway mode. At about 7:00pm, we ran into 25-30mph cross/head winds, this together with snow caused whiteout conditions. This dropped the mpg down into the mid 50's. The headwinds continued until dawn. As of now, the weather is calm and clear, and the prius (for this leg) is averaging 62.3mpg. I'll keep you posted. Average Speed: 50 mph

03-06-2008, 02:44 PM	#4
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 667 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment We are currently at Sidney, Ne. We have encounter a 25 mph headwind, directly out of the west. We have climbed 2000 feet in the last hour. Because of these factors our mpg has taken a hit, and we are currently averaging 53mpg. Note: SHM works very well in ideal conditions, (level terrain and no wind) but in our current conditions it's unless. JUST IN: TUMBLEWEEDS ARE CROSSING THE ROAD, AND WE HAVE TO DODGE THEM.

03-06-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
Flying White Dutchman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,023 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment go prius go

03-07-2008, 09:13 PM	#6
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 667 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment I just finished the Lonepine, Ca - Bakersfield, Ca leg of the trip. I recorded 72.9mpg, but it was a partial tank, with two other drivers and the total will be lower because of mountains. We were able to get those numbers using the SHM with a combination of warp stealth. I'll post details later, I've got to get back on the road. One More Thing.......On the last tank into Salt Lake City....the PRIUS BET THE Honda!!! The numbers are being posted at Cleanmpg.com

03-07-2008, 09:21 PM	#7
diamondlarry EPA MPG #'s killer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 418 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment It looks like the numbers are close enough that even if the Honda has a higher mpg the Prius will end up being the cheaper ride due to the difference in fuel prices. Nice work on the 72.9 segment! I know from experience how challenging it is to get into the 73 mpg range on the highway with a Prius.

03-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#8
bestmapman "Dream" Prius Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati, KY Posts: 667 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Prius vs i-CDTi Shootout Centennial of the 1908 Great Race Reenactment Made it back to Cincinnati. I will post the mileage figues after they are compiled. One unexpected thing that happened. We left LA at 8:00 PM on Saturday. Andrew (Palemelonesian) had to be in Amarillo TX the following day at 4:00 to make his flight. After going through all the options, we dicided to try to make it there. We needed to average 70 MPH. What happened was what I will call the Prius/i-CDTi cross country dash. We drove 4 hour shifts, at 75 to 85 MPH (speed limt 75 most of the way). The Prius was awesome. The Prius is a great highway car. Anyone familiar with the route will kinow that there are many high passes and large grades to navigate. The Prius was able to climb all the grades and keep a steady 75-80 at all times and still get in the mid to high 40's for MPG. Also consider we had 3 men and all their gear in the car at all times. SOC was the only issue.