CNET finds Fusion far better than 2010 Prius

Wow! That's tremendous. Do you know the road conditions, weather, average speed, or other relevant info?

 

I take it that is why you haven't provided a web-site reference.

I'm pretty certain this will be highly touted in the press, if not directly from Ford, but it would be fun to see the story develop on the road. I'd be grateful for further updates.

 

I've been using the Facebook and Twitter links from FORD TEAM AIMS TO DRIVE 2010 FUSION HYBRID 1,000 MILES ON A SINGLE TANK OF GAS | Ford Motor Company Newsroom. Both have been updated semi-regularly. There aren't that many YouTube update videos though.

 

Thanks, Andrew!

 

These are not comparable autos.

The Fusion only gets 41/36 because it has 191 hp! You simply cannot compare these two autos.

CNET should stick to computers.

... Brad

 

Well . . .

Like it or not, the comparisons will begin. Even if you see this as a stunt, there are very few production cars out there that could get 80+ MPGs for an entire tank of gas. So they drove at 25-40 mph!? What mileage would my 2007 Prius get under those conditions? Probably the same or better. Just because I don't drive that way doesn't mean the exercise doesn't have value.

The real comparison will come when we see 1,000 people who've each driven the car for 5,000 miles or more.

Until then, take a look at the latest from the 1,000-mile journey. Here is Ford's YouTube release:

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That's really the bottom line here.

Ford is attempting to trick/confuse the public (via this stunt and via their advertising) into believing that the Fusion gets better fuel economy than the Prius. That's my issue. In reality, the Prius gets MUCH better mpg.

Having said that, I'd LOVE to drive the Fusion. It's just a very different car than the Prius, and is probably very fun to drive.

... Brad

 

I like to see if Diesel can beat it at any speed. Jetta TDI? Anyone?

 

I tried to dredge of the PC member's post that already bested this mpg# years ago ... getting what, 87mpg or so? And over 1,000 miles on a single tank of fuel? Makes me wonder what the mpg # will be on the Gen III Prius.

Edit:
Here's Japan's group ... wow! Over 50 members in the "over 1,000 per tank"

http://priuschat.com/forums/fuel-economy/31915-1000-mile-club-in-japan.html

Welcome to the club, Ford ...

 

I agree it's a publicity stunt but I don't think they'll fool/trick that many people. That said, I too would like to try out the Fusion hybrid and my hats off to Ford on this.