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2009 Prius vs 2008 or 2007

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by pria, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. pria

    pria New Member

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    Hello,

    I want to know if the MPG is expted to be better in an 09 prius compared to an 08.

    I rented 08's before and averaged 40-42 mpg driving on the highway at 70-80mph. My current prius I own is an 01 and averages 30-32mpg only:(

    I am going to be commuting 1000 miles soon in an 09 prius and watned to know if I can expect 45-49 mpg as shown on fuel economy website?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 pria, Aug 5, 2009
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Not at those speeds. With firmware updates the 2004-2009 all have the same fuel economy. Better MPGs require slowing down, and inflating the tires to 42/40 PSI front/rear.
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Aug 5, 2009
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