Hi Iam new and getting ready to buy a prius...

Those numbers and prices are probably employee numbers and prices, so hard to compare, I would assume the last number with the $1546 might be a Touring version, but not sure. As for the batteries, they have a 8 year/100,000mi warranty, so wearing out soon, shouldn't be a problem.

As far as mileage, all models of the Prius have the same EPA mileage.

 

Hey there! Welcome to PC.

While I do not recognize those model numbers, I assume you're talking about a Prius.

1. Indications from previous posts suggest that mpg differences among models are negligible.

2. It's hard to say what your mileage would be without knowing your driving habits. If it was me making that trip, the mileage would depend on the average Interstate speed. 80mph=35mpg. 70mph=45mpg. 60mph=50+mpg. Of course, your mileage may vary.

3. That might be possible with some serious computer modifications. And I mean serious serious modifications. And then you'd be left with an extremely underpowered car since the gas motor is not very potent. The car relies on the electric motors to assist the gas motor when needed.

Hope this helps.

 

Welcome now to PriusChat and in advance to Prius-dom! Your questions answered as best I can (a little redundant with Patrick's response, but he posted his between the time I started this and when I finished):

1) I'm not sure what those differences are, but there shouldn't be any difference in fuel economy unless one of those is the Touring model, which has a wider tire that might hurt FE a bit.

2) Hard to say, depends on lots of things, especially speed. You could go 55 MPH or you could go 75, with a considerable difference in FE between the two. It's pretty hilly through there, isn't it? With careful attention to driving technique and speed, especially keeping engine RPM out of inefficiently high ranges (by, for example, avoiding cruise control on steep hills), you might be able to squeeze 55-60 MPG out of it in the summer.

3) Not that I know of. The electrical side of the Prius propulsion system is totally integrated with the engine and is needed to run it. You probably wouldn't want to anyway; the relatively small 1.5L engine won't provide much power for acceleration on its own.

 

1. No. They are all the same car. Tires, terrain, climate, and driving habit make the difference. What option packages come with the models listed above?

2. Anywhere from mid 40's to mid 50's depending on the conditions noted above.

3. No. Traction batteries can last for 200,000+ miles so it shouldn't be an issue.