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$104.14/month in gas savings.

Discussion in 'Prius c Fuel Economy' started by ztanos, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    So after 7 months of ownership and a valid comparison with the Saturn:
    2001 Saturn SC2: 14,265 miles in 7 months: 468.30 gallons of fuel at a cost of $1,648.02 avg MPG of 31.093. $235.43/month
    2012 Prius C: 14,313 miles in 7 months: 268.39 gallons of fuel at a cost of $919.04 avg MPG of 53.532. $131.29/month
    $104.14/month just in gas savings...

    :)
     
    #1 ztanos, Aug 21, 2013
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  2. Ubu the Tech Guru

    Ubu the Tech Guru Junior Member

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    awesome! I saved around $40 my first week of driving my C2. I am expecting a minimum of $160/month saving which is only $20 shy of the monthly lease payment
     
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  3. Diver Allen

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    I am saving $250 per month based on my previous miles per month and now I expect my miles per month to increase.

    Allen
     
    #3 Diver Allen, Aug 21, 2013
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  4. Species5618w

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    Jan: 306
    Feb: 355
    Mar: 329
    Apr: 345
    May: 213
    Jun: 77
    Jul: 79

    Guess when I bought the C?
     
    #4 Species5618w, Aug 23, 2013
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  5. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    If we are going off current months, mine would be ridiculous... I drove a 2002 F150 6 cylinder that belongs to my cousin for a couple of months after my Saturn died and before I got my Pepper Bomb.

    3 months: 5,578 miles, 329.18 gallons of fuel at a cost of $1,064.65 avg MPGs of 17.202. $354.88/month
     
    #5 ztanos, Aug 23, 2013
  6. photogrl13

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    Not exactly even comparisons here...but this is my Honda Civic Hybrid that I had previously (for about 1 year) and my C (which I've also had about 1 year). And this is comparing a hybrid to a hybrid.

    The HCH for 9,497 miles tracked, average MPG 46.3: Screen Shot 2013-08-26 at 11.34.44 PM.png
    The Prius C for 11,890 miles tracked, average MPG 49.9: Screen Shot 2013-08-26 at 11.34.06 PM.png

    To make the comparison easier...taking the average price per mile x 10000 for each car is:
    HCH: $760
    Prius C: $710

    Savings for 1 year: about $50. Keep in mind gas prices averaged $.04 higher for the C.

    It sounds laughable that I traded, but the HCH I replaced the battery for $2800 and the engine was eating oil at the rate of about 2 qt/1000 miles. It had serious issues. I've paid for nothing but gas and accessories for the C. Can't complain, it's a great little car and a lot more versatile than a sedan with fixed seat backs.
     
    #6 photogrl13, Aug 26, 2013
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