Real-world fuel economy on Gen 5 Prius vs Gen 4

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range' started by andentalbania, Jan 25, 2026.

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  1. farmecologist

    farmecologist Senior Member

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    Tires *have* to be mentioned in any discussion of GEN5 MPG.

    The LE model is going to do far better than the others with the chunkier wheels!
     
    #21 farmecologist, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
  2. VelvetFoot

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    I got 56.7 mpg on my LE, actual, US, last tank with snow tires.
    I'm hoping to get more after they get changed out.
    Hopefully even more when I get the oil changed in 3000 miles to "certified" 0W8, lol.
     
    #22 VelvetFoot, Mar 12, 2026 at 1:40 PM
  3. Paul Gregory

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    What did you actually mean to say?
     
    #23 Paul Gregory, Mar 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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    Paul Gregory Senior Member

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    I was a little disappointed yesterday, to discover that my VW Golf was getting better mileage than my Gen 5 Prius.
     
    #24 Paul Gregory, Mar 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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    Is it a TDI? :)
     
    #25 VelvetFoot, Mar 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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