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Speed at which the Prius and Prius C have the same gas efficiency

Discussion in 'Prius c Technical Discussion' started by kalsifur, Sep 17, 2014.

  1. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    This weekend we'll have a real world test as my 2010 V-AT runs with a Prius c in the 21st Century Automotive Challenge around State College.
     
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    Worked for me. You also have to manage when you use the heater.


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    Cool. According to ANL, the plug-in gets better mileage than the both cars when cruising, although that's probably a lot closer if the 5 didn't have 17" wheels.

    http://avt.inel.gov/pdf/phev/fact2013toyotapriusphev.pdf

    Edit- NVM... It looks like the normal Prius gets about the same anyhoo...

    http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/195542/file-22765619-png/images/untitled.png?t=1422633189935