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incredible MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by CdotK, Aug 7, 2013.

  1. CdotK

    CdotK Member

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    I am new to the forum and to the Prius... i was just wondering if this was too good to be true. I am getting 60mpg on my commute daily to work.
     
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    Do the calculations by miles / gallons of fuel used. Typically 2-5% lower is the actual computed mpg. But yes, it's possible.
     
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  3. CdotK

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    sorry i dont know why my photo didnt upload[​IMG]
     

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    Remember, that is one way as well. I made a 2 1/2 hour drive to the Shenandoah/Rappahanock VA area to go hike and coming down the mountain on the way back, over the entire drive I was at like 72mpg. Now granted, on the way there it was lower. So keep in mind, depending on the route it can be much higher one way than back. I usually sit at 58-60mpg displayed to work, and 55-57 on the way home.
     
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    Welcome aboard. Obviously you are enjoying the ride. :)

    Depending on your winters, you might see a bit of a drop off those numbers but hey, better than just about anything else on the road.
     
    #5 spiderman, Aug 7, 2013
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    yeah i completely understand that, but my drive home(which is what that pic is from) is going up hill. My elevation is higher where i live to where i work... so my drive to work is going down hill and again i get the same mpg
    Either way, i am really happy with even 50mpg but ill take 60 :cool:
     
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    so you get the same MPG going to work and going back home? Even with the elevation change? Whats your secret? lol
    I get 80mpg on the way to work but only 52mpg on the way back :(
     
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    OK.. on my way to work this morning i only got 58.. so i lied.
    I just feather the gas and use momentum to my advantage
    My drive consists of some flat driving, some small up/down hills and a big up/down hill over what they call "The Point of the Mountain" here in Utah
     
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    Nice keep it up!!!, then join us on the top 20 list!!!
     
    #9 Kore971, Aug 8, 2013
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    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Great gas mileage. I am working to improve mine...but the wife is starting to complain each time I make her get out and push. I call it the "bitch and glide".:ROFLMAO:
     
    #10 jgilliam1955, Aug 28, 2013
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    Almost had coffee come out my nose with that one!
     
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