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MPG in tropics?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by unkki, Jan 19, 2018.

  1. unkki

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    Hello,

    Looking for some input from you Prius C guys. What kind of MPG can I expect?

    Driving conditions:
    - In the tropics (95 fahrenheit)
    - only city driving, there are no highways here
    - Highest speed will be around 35 mph (yes it's horrendous here..)
    - A/C on
    - flat terrain

    Thanks!
     
    #1 unkki, Jan 19, 2018
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    that's like the perfect scenario for a C and will most likely easily get 60mpg+
     
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    high humidity? i'm thinking 35-40 mpg.
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 19, 2018
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    In South America they are expecting Imperial MPG numbers, not US ones. The US gallon is smaller than the standard elsewhere.

    Multiply US mpg by 1.20095 to get Imperial mpg.
     
    #4 Prodigyplace, Jan 19, 2018
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    thanks, make that 42-48.
     
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    It really really really depends on your usage of "AC". In that situation, I would expect around 50, but I would also be rolling with the windows down and no AC. I don't mind torturing myself as heat never really bothers me. Tropic heat might be a different story though... :D
     
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    I probably should have asked how far your drive is, too... if it's less than 10 miles, I would expect under 50.
     
    #7 ztanos, Jan 19, 2018
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