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Prius c beats the original Gen 3 on fuelly with lower EPA?

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by bentbow, Apr 28, 2018.

  1. bentbow

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    they downgraded the prius C's epa combined for the current model year. it used to be higher for the 2012-2015s
     
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    I see, it used to be 53/46 for a combined 50 mpg. That's due to the new testing method right?

    So they both have 50 epa mpg, but fuelly puts the c at a little higher
     
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    I bet that if the Gen 3 was EPA rated today, it would be 42 combined. It is a very aggressive test now. I get 50mpg+ annual average so no issues with MPG here.
     
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    I think it has been retested. Compare Original and New Fuel Economy Estimates shows new 48 mpg and original 50 mpg
     
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    They didn't do a fulll test. What they did was an just an estimated conversion on the old cars. I have 2 Gen threes in my family and I can tell you the C is about 4 mpg more average annually.

    The C is 500-600 lbs less then the Gen 3. It also has a smaller engine with a more improved Hybrid System over the Gen 3. In the city nothing can touch it but on the HWY I think the Gen 3 over takes the C after 68MPH. There was a chart showing on clean MPG. So if you drive 68MPH or faster and NEVER any slower. Then the Gen 3 MPG will be slightly better :)
     
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