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Is this about right for 5 people, city driving?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by pyccku, May 24, 2007.

  1. pyccku

    pyccku Happy Prius Driver

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    We are halfway through our first tank - I have 4 more pips left. Average has been 46.5-47.5mpg.

    There are 2 adults, three kids driving. Mostly 40-50 mph, with stoplights and signs along the way. Is this about what we can expect to get, or does it get better after the break-in period? I remember reading somewhere that efficiency goes up about 20% after you break it in.
     
    #1 pyccku, May 24, 2007
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    For a mixed variety of drivers iin a variety of 'city' conditions that seems about right. It may improve some over time, but you've got a lot of variables and probably not all 5 drivers are as dedicated to high FE as you are.
     
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    Oops...I should have stated it more clearly. The two adults drive the car, the kids are only 2 years old and 8-year old twins. But we are all in the car at the same time. My husband drives on the way there, I drive on the way back.
     
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    Oh, it should get better then. Depends upon how hard you try and what you do to improve the mpg. Tire pressure, AC setting, aggressiveness, etc.
     
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    Evan's right, the 2 and 8 year olds probably aren't as concerned with MPG when they drive :lol: . It will get better, give it 5,000 miles. And don't forget to pump up your tires, the kids will never notice.

    Wayne
     
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    Oh, and for sure we are using a/c! We are in Phoenix, it's been around 100 this past week, so we end up with low in the morning, but medium to high on the way home.
     
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    Oh, I agree, the 2 year old should not be driving the Prius. I, instead, recommend an electric vehicle to start with....
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