Real World MPG
Though I would prefer an all electric car which uses no gas, my Prius generally gets good enough gas mileage to make me happy. Nevertheless, I have noticed that the MPG varies quite a bit from tank to tank, depending on a number of factors, so I am starting to track it here.
May 23, 2008
44.8 miles-per-gallons
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May 23, 2008 6:28PM 44.8 miles-per-gallon
filled up at Chevron for 3.959 per gallon - 9.288 gallons for 36.53
May 20, 2008
Honestly, I'm very pleased to hear that. I was just having fun. There is little I hate more than wasting more gas and time being stuck behind someone trying to save theirs.
Then again, that is probably more of an issue here in the bay area than down in LA.
May 20, 2008
I don't know if I am prepared to go that far, I think I appreciate A/C and passing slowpokes more than the hypermilers do. Nevertheless, I do what I can to avoid unnecessary changes in acceleration as much as I can to maximize within reason.
May 20, 2008
You should do the whole hypermiling thing some Prius owners do and get it up to 100.
May 20, 2008
WOW. my mileage sucks. Aaron's is pretty good with his mini, but I have to take one for the team and drive a giant car.
May 20, 2008
I forgot to mention, the image for this zeaLOG was actually taken in my car during one of my best weeks (51.2 mpg). I hope to beat it!
May 20, 2008
2006 Toyota Prius. I believe I normally average above 45 mpg per tank, but we shall see...
May 20, 2008
what kind of car is it that gets almost 38 mpg on a BAD week??