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New 2015 prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) mpg concern

Discussion in 'Prius v Fuel Economy' started by ultravorx, Sep 28, 2015.

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  1. ultravorx

    ultravorx Junior Member

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    We just picked up a new v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) 5 last week and have already put on over 200 miles.
    We ended up stopping at a gas station for a friend so we decided to fill up. We were at 1/2 tank with 281 miles.

    Hand calculated, we got 40.735MPG, this was about 75% city 25% highway.

    Does this seem right?
    Im thinking the engine is still so new it needs time to break in and mpg will go up, but just wanted to see if we are in the right ballpark.
     
    #1 ultravorx, Sep 28, 2015
  2. bisco

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    congrats on the new v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon, seriously bisco, you should know this with all the time you spend on here lol)! if this is the dealer tank, it's useless. no idea where they filled it to. report back after your next tank.

    you've been a member for 5 years, is this your first prius?
     
    #2 bisco, Sep 28, 2015
  3. ultravorx

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    It is the dealer tank, but they filled it up when we bought it, and that was my "first fill up" that i calculated from.
     
    #3 ultravorx, Sep 28, 2015
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    but you don't know if they filled it to the click. 1/2 gallon can make all the difference.
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 28, 2015
  5. JimboPalmer

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    Yes, I average just under 40 MPG using my v3 as a cargo hauler over 79,000 miles.
     
    #5 JimboPalmer, Sep 28, 2015
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    You should expect MPG to improve over the first 5000 mi. Pump those tires up to 40psi.
     
    #6 rdgrimes, Sep 28, 2015
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    There is a variability in the nozzle shut offs and the angle you inserted it into the filler neck that can cause a variation. Note my 41.9 average below but a single refill has shown from 63 to 35 with one coming right after the other showing the first was a premature shut off. Use a spreadsheet or an app/site like fuelly.com to record several tanks. See what happens and yes you could increase a bit. You can also decrease as you become less careful of how you drive.
     
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    There will also me seasonal variations, in MS spring and fall are better than summer, which is better than winter
     
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    LOL, I had a 2008 prius about 5 years ago, so i originally signed up then. Since we came back to the prius, i already had an account!
     
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  10. bisco

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    so, you know the score as far as mpg are concerned.:)
     
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    So we just needed our first real fill up.
    Average was 40.107, this run was 80 city/20 highway. Good thing is its consistent, bad thing its on the lower side.
     
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    Its a new car, give it a few thousand miles to loosen up, 5000 till you're at its best.
     
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    So i have a few more data points, still not getting better, but getting worse:
    9/27/15=40.735mpg
    10/7/15=40.107mpg
    10/18/15=39.109mpg

    All hand calculated with 80% city/20% highway
     
    #13 ultravorx, Oct 19, 2015
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    That's pretty consistent. Give it a few thousand miles to break in. Pump the tires up to 40psi. Pulse and glide driving techniques are even more important in the wagon.
     
    #14 rdgrimes, Oct 19, 2015
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    New 2015 Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) Four owner - What is Pulse and Glide Technique?
     
    #15 vRockin, Oct 25, 2015
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    here is a vid i found about it
     
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  17. bisco

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    welcome to both of you. you pretty much want to accelerate just above the ev line on the hsi, to 5-10 over the speed limit. then let off the gas and press back on the throttle to bring it barely above the regen line. keep it there until you're 5-10 under the limit and repeat.
     
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  18. ultravorx

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    So wanted to give an update on my mileage. Its been getting worse!!

    11/24/15 35.826 mpg 2439 miles
    11/14/15 36.65 mpg 2084 miles
    10/29/15 38.389 mpg 1716 miles
    10/21/15 40.133 mpg 1371 miles


    I was expecting more in the range on mid to low 40's not 30's.

    I am in the North East and it has been colder, but didnt think it would affect the car this much!
     
    #18 ultravorx, Nov 25, 2015
  19. JimboPalmer

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    make sure you reinflated the tires after it got cold
     
    #19 JimboPalmer, Nov 25, 2015
  20. rdgrimes

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    And that's about what you'll get next spring and summer.
     
    #20 rdgrimes, Nov 25, 2015
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