New Prius, 4 Days, 46.9 average MPG - is that average?

You're getting great gas mileage. I have had my Prius for a month now and I average 39 MPG in 10 degree weather.

 

It's winter here in northern Indiana and I have been averaging 62.1 for the last 3 months.

 

It is pretty warm here and my computer says 44.9. You must be driving very slow.

Good for you though. You obviously have a synergistic relationship with your Prius.

 

I live in the country and only drive in the city when I absolutely have to. Ialso want to be sure and say that my main reason for posting is to show what is possible with a Prius.

 

Yep, i'm gonna need top fill up for the 1st time tomorrow!!! My display is showing 43.5MPG for @ 410 miles. I've had it since the 5th and have been doing 50% cautious(MPG) driving and 50% normal(gotta hurry up and get there) driving. I too hope my MPG improve, although I am pleased sooo far!!

 

I'd say your avg is good for your first tank. My first tank avg'd ~43mpg in January (GA). I was most pleased over my previous vehicles 18mpg avg. We had a warm spell in late Feb and I avg'd ~47 for a tank. With each coming month learning to drive the Pri and warmer weather coming soon I look forward to the tank where I avg 50'ish. If I don't no biggie though as it cost's $29 to fill the tank compared to my previous $65 tank and I drive about 100 miles further on my Prius tank. To me that's outstanding!

 

Welcome Sam!

JAx is a good place to have a Prius: in-town traffic can be a bear an all the sitting around waiting to move burns no gas, and driving around the loop nets you some pretty decent mileage, too.

If you don't mind me asking, which 'burb you in? I used to be in Orange Cove and Middleburg... though that was like fifteen years ago; I'm sure a lot has changed since I was there last.

 

I agree with the others that your early results are very respectable.

I'm glad Larry clarified his first post; it would be easy for a newbie to see his results and ask, "What am I doing wrong?" I also have been getting 60-65 MPG through the winter months, but he and I obsess about our fuel economy more than most. Don't expect that with normal driving. But part of the beauty of the Prius is that you can drive normally and blow away the results of most any car on the road. Keep doing what you're doing and look for 50+ when the weather warms.

 

Also in JAX. Got 48.9 on my first tank graciously supplied by Coggins at the Avenues. Put the first tank of my own in after almost 485 miles! Only able to put 10.4 gallons in. SWEET!

Did drive the full length of the state (Jax to Miami to Orlando to Tampa to Jax) this week. Mileage fell a little on the highway - plus I wasn't holding back on MPH. I averaged 70+ most of the time. Got about 46mpg. But like you said - a heck of sight better than the 17 I got with my SUV! Total gas money laid out for the week - less than $75. That is what my old SUV cost to fill up once and I could only go 350 miles or so before it was hungry again!

Did have one hiccup on the trip (I posted as Newbie question - low on gas) that I hope some folks respond to.

I have loved my new Toy Car! Hope you continue to be as pleased as I am.

 

That's right... you guys have a football team now.

Heh... I remember the chaos when Tampa hosted their first Super Bowl: all the directional signs to the stadium were stolen for souvenirs almost as quickly as they were put up.

You'll likely notice better mileage on the smoother highways compared to the state roads, given the same speed.

 

Thats very good. I hover around 46-49 usually in Clearwater, Fla. Now go pump up your tires to 44 front 40 rear & you'll probably hit 50 easily.

 

Can anyone give advice on how to coast with the prius so you use less gas?

 

I go up to 40 mph, let clear off the gas pedal, then quickly apply gentle pressure until the blue arrows disappear. You will then be gliding and not using any gas or electric. If you push too hard though and you get yellow arrows (which means battery usage) you need to back off the pedal again.

 

Tomorrow is week #2 and I am averaging 44.5 mpg with tank #2. I travel alot and am on the interstate more so then city driving. I first averaged 41.3 mpg so I am happy with the increase. My driving technique has definately changed too with this car. I am now trying to hypermile everytime I drive. I am braking her in slowly and enjoying the $27 buck fill up vs. the $65 buck fill up.