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How many miles can 1 tank go?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by krmcg, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. rcsting

    rcsting Toyota Fanatic

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    These initial MPG reports look really good !!
     
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    Even my 1994 Honda Civic VX, the rare model with 55 mpg highway epa rating, with a 5 speed manual could not even compete, and this car only weighed about 2100 lbs or so.
     
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    Ain't that the truth... Jeremy Clarkson?

    My Gen ll absolute worst : 47mpg
     
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    Okay. so still on my first refueled tank and wanted to share results so far. Primarily, it will take some time before i have another refuel :)

    Ok. As I said the computer told me my refuel range would be 828 miles (approx 72mpg).
    At 250 miles travelled (mostly highway, started using Power Mode as well) - I was at 3/4 tank and computer showing 63.x mpg

    If 250 miles only used up 1/4 tank - that's a theoretical 1000 mile tank (87.7mpg?)

    Much more to come once i refuel a couple times. But looking very encouraging. But beyond the numbers - this thing really is fun to drive. Not sports car level, but not shabby either.
     
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    No. You are reading more precision / accuracy into the gauge than it is intended to provide. Stick with displayed tank average MPG instead.
     
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    Got my first 700 mile tank. Ran it all the way down, about 40 miles past the - - - that came out for range. I drive fairly quick but once I saw that I was close, had to go for broke. Took 10.9 gallons till the pump stopped. That means it only had .4 Gallons left till empty.
     
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    A bit of a risk - I'll keep filling before ΒΌ empty. I don't have inclination to wait for a tow-truck if I run out. Or, the mechanic'$ charge if it doe$ cau$e damage.
     
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