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April MPG averages - Post 'em here!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Danny, Apr 5, 2004.

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  1. Danny

    Danny Admin/Founder
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    Now that's it's April, it's time to start posting those fill-ups! If you have any suggestions as to how better post this information, please let me know in this thread and we'll adjust as needed.

    Please post the following information (include as much as possible) as you drive your car this month:

    Tank miles:
    Overall Miles:
    Avg Tank Mileage:
    Avg Overall Mileage:
    Avg Temperature:
    Price per Tank:
    Avg Price per Gallon:


    Brian gave me the idea of adding the price of gas, which I think is a great addition. Good thinking Brian!
     
    #1 Danny, Apr 5, 2004
  2. jkash

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    I'll start. I filled up yesterday.

    Tank miles: 380
    Price: $2.20 a gallon
    Overall Miles: 1317
    Avg Tank Mileage: 49.2
    Display Avg: 52.7
    Avg Overall Mileage: 49 tank, 51 plus display
    Avg Temperature: high 40's in morning to low 90's in afternoon

    Jeff
     
    #2 jkash, Apr 5, 2004
  3. rdoucette

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    OK, I'll be next. Fillup on 4/2:

    Tank miles: 472
    Overall Miles: 2672
    Avg Tank Mileage: 50.6
    Avg Overall Mileage: 47.0
    Avg Temperature: 50s/high 70s
     
    #3 rdoucette, Apr 6, 2004
  4. rflagg

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    Bad first tank for April for me - I blame it on my partner who now drives the car approximately half the time and doesn't drive as efficently as I do. ;)

    Filled on 4/4:

    Tank Miles: 395
    Overall Miles: 2913
    Avg. Tank Miles: 47.1mpg (ouch!)
    Avg. Overall Mileage: 49.9mpg
    Avg. Temp: 40s
    (Gallons filled - 8.976)

    -m.
     
    #4 rflagg, Apr 6, 2004
  5. dbiltcli

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    Filled on 4/6:

    Tank Miles: 357
    Overall Miles: 4523
    Avg. Tank Miles: 49
    Avg. Overall Mileage: 50.7
    Avg. Temp: 40s
    Scrren Mileage: 52
    (Gallons filled - 7.04)
     
    #5 dbiltcli, Apr 6, 2004
  6. Wolfman

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    Two tanks so far this month

    Calculator shows 48.9 mpg
    Computer shows 51.9 mpg

    Miles travelled: 952.9
    Temps have been in the mid to upper 70's.

    The computer is showing 57.6 mpg with 130 miles on the odometer right now. :D
     
    #6 Wolfman, Apr 8, 2004
  7. Bill60546

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    Ok, first major road trip from dealer in WY to home in IL.
    1300 miles on 27.2 gallons is 48MPG. Not bad "right out of the box" so to speak.
     
    #7 Bill60546, Apr 8, 2004
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    Please post the following information (include as much as possible) as you drive your car this month:

    Tank miles: 318.1
    Overall Miles: 120707
    Avg Tank Mileage: 24.21
    Avg Overall Mileage: 23.9
    Avg Temperature: 46
    Price: $26.00*

    *I'm a Top-offer
     
    #8 olends, Apr 8, 2004
  9. Brian

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    Ok, this was my first fill up tonight. Hopefully will go up!!!
    Tank Miles: 225
    Overall Miles: 225
    Avg Tank Mileage: Prius: 37.9, Calculator: 33.2
    Avg Overall Mileage: Prius: 37.9, Calculator: 33.2
    Avg Temp: 70s
    Gallons Filled: 6.757
    Price: $15.67

    Brian
     
    #9 Brian, Apr 9, 2004
  10. Ken Cooper

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    Numbers shown are actual (no car computer magic):

    . Average Tank miles: .................. 420 miles per tank

    . Overall Miles: ............................ 1,245 miles

    . Avg Tank Mileage: ..................... 46.5 mpg

    . Avg Temperature: ...................... 65 degrees

    . Avg Cost per Tank Fill: ............... $15.25 per tank (9 gallons)

    . Price per gallon .......................... $1.69

    . Same 420 miles - fmr Audi A4 ..... $30.02 ... (26.6 mpg .. 15.8 gal .. $1.89/gal premium = Typical tank)
     
    #10 Ken Cooper, Apr 9, 2004
  11. Danny

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    I like the idea of putting down the price - I've added it to the original post, thanks for the idea, Brian!
     
    #11 Danny, Apr 9, 2004
  12. Brian

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    No Problem, I was just writing that down because it was my first fill-up.

    Brian
     
    #12 Brian, Apr 9, 2004
  13. jimvitz

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    Tank miles: 440.1
    Overall Miles: 1529
    Avg Tank Mileage: 51.2
    Avg Overall Mileage: 48.8
    Avg Temperature: 50.7 F
    Price per Tank: $16.53
    Avg Price per Gallon: $1.90

    Interestingly, tank mileage and average temp have been just about the same. Can't wait for +90 F weather.
    Drove 70+ miles past last bar blinking (I'm extending this more and more each fillup) - still only took 8.7 gal. I'm going for my first 500 mile tank next. :)
     
    #13 jimvitz, Apr 9, 2004
  14. rdverb

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    Tank miles: 160
    Overall Miles: 160
    Avg Tank Mileage: 54
    Avg Overall Mileage: 54
    Avg Temperature: 60 F
    Price per Tank: n/a (on dlr)
    Avg Price per Gallon: n/a (on dlr)
     
    #14 rdverb, Apr 10, 2004
  15. Kit

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    Tank miles: 417.7
    Overall Miles: 417.7
    Avg Tank Mileage: 46.29
    Avg Overall Mileage: 46.29
    Avg Temperature: 65? F
    Price per Tank: $19.66
    Avg Price per Gallon: $2.18

    This was my first fill up. Still had 2 bars. Took 8.85 before clicking off the first time, was able to squeeze in 9.023 total. Filled on slow setting.
     
    #15 Kit, Apr 11, 2004
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    New High mileage for my classic 20/80 city/highway split

    Computer: 56.5

    Calculated: 52.6

    I still had 2 bars left on the guage at 536.1 miles! :D
     
    #16 Wolfman, Apr 11, 2004
  17. Astroprius

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    Tank miles: 522.6
    Overall Miles: 2244
    Avg Tank Mileage: 64.7
    Avg Overall Mileage: 56.9
    Avg Temperature: 72
    Price per Tank: $18.46
    Avg Price per Gallon: $1.87
    Avg gallons per fill-up: 9.9
     
    #17 Astroprius, Apr 14, 2004
  18. USK

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    My last tank
    Tank miles: 755.15 refuel 12.30 ga. (2001-13ga.tank)
    Overall Miles: 22,895
    Avg Tank Mileage: 64.2 mpg by the screen / 61.4 mpg. by calculation with temperatures in the 40 to 70 degree range
    Avg Overall Mileage: 58.5 mpg by calculation
    Price per Tank: $43.49
    Avg Price per Gallon: $3.54 ($1=106Yen)

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    22,895.04 miles / 391.35 gallons = 58.50 mpg 4/14/04
     
    #18 USK, Apr 14, 2004
  19. JJay

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    Date 4/8/04

    Tank miles: 386
    Overall Miles: 692
    Avg Tank Mileage: 43.2 computer: 44.0
    Avg Overall Mileage: 40.7
    Avg Temperature: 60
    Price per Tank: $15.35
    Avg Price per Gallon: 1.719
     
    #19 JJay, Apr 14, 2004
  20. efusco

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    Tank miles: 500 :clap:
    Overall Miles: 6265
    Avg Tank Mileage: 56.7 (computer) 55.0 (calculated)
    Avg Overall Mileage: 46.4
    Avg Temperature: ?53 F
    Price per Tank: $14.00
    Avg Price per Gallon: $1.54

    A rewarding tank in that I met/beat the EPA numbers for the first time despite the past 4 days being dang cold (including a brief appearance by the snow flake at one point). The stage was set by some early warm temps and an MPG up to 56.8 at one point that I was able to keep at or above 56.4 for the last 200 miles despite cooler temps.

    I've really gained confidence in my technique such that I think I can achieve 54-55mpg on almost any tank except in the very coldest (sub-40 degree sustained) with my mixed driving conditions. Made it nearly half the month without a fill up too. I only went 43 miles beyond when the blinking of the dash started and only managed 9.1 gallons in the tank...assuming at least 1 more gallon of useful fuel I should have easily been able to get to 550 or even 600 miles on this tank by pushing it.

    Warm dry weather predicted through early next week!!!
     
    #20 efusco, Apr 14, 2004
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