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Had to refuel today for first time

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Emily Allerton, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. Emily Allerton

    Emily Allerton Junior Member

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    I got my Prius c last Thursday evening.

    I have commuted to work since then six times. It's 40 miles each way, and they're mainly highway miles. I drove my car 475 miles since purchase and I am guessing that the fuel tank has a capacity of about 9 gallons (?). It took just shy of 9 to fill it up and the car had beeped to indicate to me that it was time to get gas.

    So I am very happy with these numbers! I think I am averaging 50-52 MPG.
     
    #1 Emily Allerton, Jun 14, 2012
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    Congrats! Yep, this is a MPG monster... Sometimes I really forget that I need to go to the pump from time to time.
     
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    Sounds about right. I think the owner's manual says the fuel capacity is 9 gallons.
    I have found that my car's mpg overestimates by about 2 gallons compared to what I calculate manually. I recommend using Fuelly to track your fuel ups and MPG. It's an easy way to keep track of it all.
     
    #3 PrissC, Jun 14, 2012
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    I commute 500 miles per week. All highway. I fill up every 4 days! Been averaging about 52 MPG calculated for the last several tanks.
     
    #4 crebble, Jun 14, 2012
  5. Emily Allerton

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    Fuelly looks fun, I just signed up--thanks!
     
    #5 Emily Allerton, Jun 14, 2012
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    It has a 9.5 gallon tank. I usually get about 8.75 gallons in it when I fill out. I love being able to fill up for $30! Today is day 13 since filling up! :) I smile as I pass gas stations now
     
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  7. Oldwolf

    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    Isn't that so neat? I am halfway through my third tank, had the car a month now. I commute 55 miles a day to work and back.
     
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    I've had my C1 for 3 weeks now . - done 540km and still have 4 bars left on the fuel guage! (almost half tank) - I've never experienced this before with "any" vehicle??? kinda have to pinch myself?.:rolleyes: I estimate the full tank will give me a total range of 1000km? will be interesting to find out when i go for my 1st fill?. :)
    Oh ..... and my best Eco score is 3.3Litres/100Km = pretty cool ay? ;)
     
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  9. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    You could. Others have with the regular model. I'd typically fill up around 650 km, when the final pip started to blink. It was consistently at the 9-gallon point. What is it for c ?
     
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  10. F8L

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    Congrats! The feeling never gets old. :)
     
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  11. BGGirl

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    John I think it is around the 8.2 when it starts blinking.
     
    #11 BGGirl, Jun 16, 2012
  12. franathan

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    awesome :) -
    As far as your question though....I don't know?
    after today my odometer read 650km with still 4 bars left?.
    been testing my acceleration & got it best at 3.1Litres/100km.
    Amazing stuff! ....what can I tell ya? (y)
     
    #12 franathan, Jun 17, 2012
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    Just had the C for 100 miles now and got my first 50mpg commute. love it! My other vehicle is a 4dr Jeep Wrangler on 35" tires. hahaha Can you say 14mpg (cold, snow&ice, 4x4 drives)? hahaha
    WOW I love both, but for different reasons...
    My neighbors must think I'm coocoo.
     
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    I remember my first fill up. I was amazed at how far I drove. It has been 8 months now and despite the cold I am still getting fantastic mileage and my C is just great.
     
    #14 vernon birdman, Jan 15, 2013
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    My other is a 71 Monte Carlo with a big block that gets about 8 MPG. My friends still can't figure out why I would have a Hybrid as a main car. To me they are both classics for thier time period.
     
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    (9/4/2015) Bought new w/36 miles (full tank of gas) > drove 420 miles mostly hwy > this morning, refueled up w/9.3 gallons that means +/- 45 MPG (since tank size is 9.5 gallons).
     
    #16 priusc3, Sep 14, 2015
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    Isn't it great?
     
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  18. priusc3

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    ^it was awesome. Pc3 $23/tank compare w/my previous car $52/tank, that's $29 saving/6 days.
     
    #18 priusc3, Sep 15, 2015
  19. Oldwolf

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    Yeah, combined with my move closer to work and my C4 I fill up every3-4 weeks now. It's cRaZy!
     
    #19 Oldwolf, Sep 16, 2015
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