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64mpg on a 130 mile rt daily commute

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by fureal, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. fureal

    fureal New Member

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    I bought my 2014 Prius C 2 weeks ago watch some YouTube videos on getting better mileage... with a feather foot touch ( and annoying some local drivers with a at or slightly below speed limits) I got excellent results... if i drive a bit more nomally the same RT commute gives me 57 MPG. Funny thing is driving a wee bit slower doesn't make the drive the least bit longer time-wise
     
    #1 fureal, Mar 19, 2015
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    If I go 65 mph or 90 mph it doesn't matter if traffic is completely jammed up a few miles ahead, as I'll still be behind the same car. Unfortunately, the average person doesn't understand that.

    I recommend using Fuelly - Track and Compare your MPG to keep track of your mpg history.
     
    #2 PriusC_Commuter, Mar 19, 2015
  3. Easy Rider 2

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    That is probably because you spend less time actually stopped......and that is the main factor in your increased mileage too.

    [Edit] It is not the actual stopping that makes the difference but the accelerating back up to speed again.

    Are those numbers what the display says.......or calculated from filling the tank ??
    The number on the display is always a bit higher than reality.
     
    #3 Easy Rider 2, Mar 20, 2015
  4. fureal

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    I check the display again 4 fill-ups they are almost identical only a mile diiferent and i only fill to auto shut-off at the pump
     
    #4 fureal, Mar 20, 2015
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    OP, definitely note the above. While you're likely still doing very good, Toyota LOVES to fudge the displayed mpg.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Mar 20, 2015
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    I don't think that really answered the question. The onboard display of MPG is well known to be "optomistic"; it errs on the high side.
    To get your real MPG, you must record miles and gallons and do the math.
     
    #6 Easy Rider 2, Mar 20, 2015
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