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MPG Prius vs Prius V

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by alfon, Oct 28, 2011.

  1. alfon

    alfon Senior Member

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    I noticed that Lums Toyota in Warrenton Oregon has a white
    2012 Prius V. The sticker states 44 - 40 mpg, and I believe a 42 mpg average over the Prius 50 mpg average. Price is about $28,000.

    It seems that just is too big a drop in MPG to warrant my purchasing one. If it received the same or even more MPG than
    my current Prius I would buy it.

    The new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid gets nearly that MPG and accelerates from 0 - 60 in about 7 seconds.

    I am keeping my Prius for now, I like 50 mpg and we have plenty of room.

    alfon
     
    #1 alfon, Oct 28, 2011
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  3. sipnfuel

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    The 2012 Camry Hybrid uses the pseudo-atkinsonized 2.5L 2AR-FXE engine.

    It has a lower Cd (~0.27) than the Prius v (0.29).

    It probably has a smaller reference area, though I can't say for sure. However it weighs more.

    Still, I am puzzled and impressed by the Camry Hybrid's fuel economy. I really think they will sell a lot of Camry hybrids.
     
    #3 sipnfuel, Oct 28, 2011
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