After my trips to Princeton BC, to do my hard-driving, I end up with sub-35MPG numbers most of the time. The entire trip, including the bombing around, and driving through the mountains, is about 500 miles. The economy may seem bad, but it'd be far worse in other vehicles. I have no problem spending money on a good time . Adjusting the way you drive really affects the fuel economy; for the better or worse, depending on your goals.
The best I got on my 2007 Prius was 53.1 MPG at 518 miles of driving which included a trip to Palm Springs. I filled up this past Sunday and decided to drive in the same manner as if I still owned my 2004 Honda Accord and I am getting 42.2 MPG at 190 miles of driving so far since I had been tired of driving like a Grampa. To keep my sanity, I purchased an older muscle car so that I could get my aggretions out on the open highway. Oh what a feeling! Then after getting 10MPG it's time to get back to 50+ MPG hum drum!
I think for the last 150 miles, I have an average of 43.6 mpg. Most of my miles the last two weeks have come from short 2-3 mile trips (I live in the city, everything is within a few miles). However, I usually get over 50 in highway driving, and in suburban driving (which is rare for me), I can get several bars around 75 mpg easily. Mileage varies a lot depending on the kinds of trips you do!
My average over almost 40,000 miles is 46 mpg. No hyper nothing or any other special attention to maximizing mileage -- just normal driving.
Usually in the 46-50 MPG range depending on traffic, traffic lights, and conditions. On long road trips I will get 50-53.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Washington1788 @ Aug 21 2007, 12:29 PM) [snapback]499876[/snapback]</div> Over the past month I've averaged 47.5mpg according to my car. I am a lead-footed driver, I do not try to baby the car when it comes to accelerating from a stop or climbing a hill. I tend to drive 70-75mph on the freeway most of the time, and we have tons of hills around our home, especially on the drive from my home to my parents home, with an elevation gain of around 1,000 feet. I am completely satisfied with the cars mpg, knowing a Corolla LE would get around 32mpg average, and a Camry LE would get around 24mpg average. I'm saving money and emitting less pollution. It's great.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Angel Flight Pilot @ Aug 16 2007, 10:09 AM) [snapback]496984[/snapback]</div> This is why I use the GreenHybrid website to log every gas fill up... so when the tank fluctuates its capacity, over time the average counts. I have almost 7000 miles on Rudy, now.
Location Location and Location has to do with mileage. I have been getting anywhere from 36 mpg to 44 mpg per tank driving around Fort Worth-Dallas TX area. I own a 2006 base with over 40K miles. As the temperature goes higher the mileage goes lower. I drive on the highway approximately 5 MPH above the posted speed limit. Ruben
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hoop @ Aug 15 2007, 10:14 PM) [snapback]496619[/snapback]</div> Don't worry about it. You just have to learn how to drive it to achieve it's maximum efficiency. My first two tanks averaged about 53 MPG. But, I have studied and read for almost 6 months before even setting inside the car. I did pulse & glide on the way home from the dealership. Just enjoy your car and trust that you did make a great decision. Congrats!
I live in the Worcester hills of Massachusetts and right now my 2006 Prius is averaging 48.4 MPG. In the winter I averaged 43.6. I set the cruise control at 7 miles above the speed limit on the highway. For local driving I try to get up to speed quickly and then coast as much possible. I think if I lived in a less mountainous area, my MPG would be higher.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kd5yig @ Aug 16 2007, 10:31 AM) [snapback]496850[/snapback]</div> yeah, No kidding, I have had mine since April 1st, and I am on pace to hit 12,000 before it hits 5 months. I live near Akron, OH, but this car has seen DC, Virginia Beach, Raleigh NC, Cedar Point, and Pittsburgh twice. Not to mention Cleveland several times. My lifetime avg is 54.8 and I am loving it. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ruben Cisneros @ Aug 21 2007, 04:54 PM) [snapback]499923[/snapback]</div> I agree that temp plays a part, if the temp drops down to about 65-75 degrees the car seems to hardly burn any fuel at all, and I will get straight bar graphs of all 75 + MPG I am looking forward to fall to see how it does.
