2 tanks of gas in 10 weeks--happy so far

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Greg M, Jun 8, 2018.

  1. Greg M

    Greg M New Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2018
    4
    8
    0
    Location:
    Illinois, USA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    Bought a used 2016 Four with 21K miles on it. First tank of gas lasted 5 weeks and I averaged 55.6 mpg (calculated). 2nd tank finished today, and this one got me 681 miles on 10.16 gallons--67 mpg.

    I know people on here have achieved even better numbers, and that it's summer and that the mpg will be lower in the cold months, but so far I'm very happy. Could have easily gotten 730 miles on the tank--there was still 1.2 gallons left when I filled it up.
     
    ziggyriv, Sooner Al, RCO and 2 others like this.
  2. CooCooCaChoo

    CooCooCaChoo Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2015
    936
    525
    0
    Location:
    Cow-lee-fornia
    Vehicle:
    2023 Prius
    Model:
    LE
    Yeah, you would really have to hypermile in order to get more than 700 miles per tank. I gas up once every two weeks after driving about 500 miles to and from work with around 4 gallons left in the tank. Just waiting on the long road trip to the coast to see how well she does.
     
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    110,442
    50,201
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    congrats, great job!(y)
     
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Witness Leader

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2010
    57,094
    39,420
    80
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    Excellent miles per gallon, I'll never get that. But hey: fugedabout the miles per tank; it's pointless and risky.
     
  5. 360texas

    360texas Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2009
    121
    35
    0
    Location:
    Fort Worth, Texas USA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    moved comment
     
    #5 360texas, Jun 9, 2018
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2018
  6. fotomoto

    fotomoto Senior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2009
    5,608
    3,789
    0
    Location:
    So. Texas
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    CONGRATS!

    Perfect candidate for a plug-in. Assuming driving 6 days a week, that's a 22 miles daily trip average so one would still have a full tank if driving the Prime. ;)
     
    RCO likes this.