So you bought a Toyota Prius, and now you want to know what your gas mileage should be. Well, I am here to tell you that we will explore why your gas mileage is "good" despite what other people are getting. Show Why Gas Mileage In Prius Varies So Much Many factors go into gas mileage, and I want to expose them, starting with the number one, the driver. Believe it, the person operating it is the number one reason for your gas mileage being good or not. The way we drive our Prius does not have to be slow. I drive my Prius in a lively manner, but I am mindful of when to be spirited and when to lay off the throttle. Being aware of your surroundings and courteous to other drivers will help you find your happy medium of road speed. Another big variable is the weather. Too hot, cold, or windy can undoubtedly cause your reduced mileage to the tank. The Prius loves a no wind 75-degree day. It is almost as if Prius has a personality all its own. The right temperature, though, keeps Prius operating at peak efficiency, and that translates into MPG. Several other things affect your MPG. Tire pressure, routine maintenance, and of course, your hybrid battery health. So there are many things to consider when trying to figure out why your fuel economy is hanging out in the range it is. Why Does A Healthy Prius Get "Bad" Fuel Economy? Ever since owning a Prius, I have become obsessed with playing the fuel economy game. For years I drove the same route to and from work (when I was commuting) and recorded like clockwork my fuel economy. It was 17.2 miles one way downhill into work and the exact 17.2 miles uphill back from work. My car had a healthy engine, battery and the tire pressure was checked weekly. The exact route landed me 43 miles per gallon which was not bad. I then began driving a different route for another purpose and began averaging 48 miles per gallon. My driving habits stayed the same, but changed was my terrain. Conclusion The more I drive, the more I realize that you can be as careful as you want, but if your roads are all over the place, well, you have a considerable force against you. That is all for this article, and I hope your Prius is treating you well. Remember Today's Adventure is Tomorrow's Story. Will 4Runner ever get the hybrid option before 2025? Check out this wild new battery tech that Tesla has and why it will forever change the auto industry. Also, watch Toyota suddenly bringing its BZ4X electric SUV concept to United States on Torque News Youtube channel and please subscribe us on Youtube and follow on Twitter for daily Toyota and EV news reports. Peter Neilson is an automotive consultant specializing in electric cars and hybrid battery technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Service Technology from Weber State University. Peter can be reached on Linkedin and you can tweet him at The_hybrid_guy on Twitter. Find his page on Facebook at Certified Auto Consulting. Read more of Peter's stories at Toyota news coverage on Torque News. Search Toyota Prius Torque News for more in depth Prius coverage from our reporter. 8,687 Toyota Prius have provided 273.1 million miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data. Toyota Priuss For Sale Nearby
How many miles does a Prius get per tank?Models with the smallest fuel tank size and the lowest combined mpg would be able to travel 519.4 miles per tank of fuel, while models with the larger fuel tank size and the highest combined mpg would be able to travel 632.8 miles per tank of fuel.
Does Toyota Prius really get 50 mpg?Standard Prius Fuel Efficiency
Trims not labeled with “eco” in the name or “AWD-e” usually get close to 54 MPG in the city and 50 MPG on the highway. The combined number hovers around 52 MPG.
Which Prius has best mpg?The new Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid has the best gas mileage, getting up to 55 city mpg and 53 highways mpg, as well as up to 133 MPGe. In addition to this new plug-in hybrid, Toyota offers an extensive lineup of fuel-efficient cars and SUVs that are fit for any occasion.
How good is a Prius on gas?Prius Gas Mileage
The base L Eco trim is the most fuel-efficient, getting an EPA-estimated 58 mpg in the city and 53 mpg on the highway. Other front-wheel-drive trims get an EPA-rated 54 mpg in the city and 50 mpg on the highway; the all-wheel-drive Prius manages 51/47 mpg city/highway.
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