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Originally Posted by CurtEgerer
But where are you finding a 56MPG average with a Prius? The magazine tests all seem to report real world mileage in the high 30's / low 40's.
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It's why I said UK gallons Curt, think they are about 1.2 US gallons which works out about 42mpg US? I can definitely get more out of this thing with a bit more practice though and not lose much speed. It is the acceleration that kills mpg and it's silly quiet on the road, so you are regularly going lots faster than you think you are in it. I just need to practise a bit more - more midnight drives.
I am lending it to the wife to take the kids and mother in law on a family visit down the country on Friday, 140 miles or so. No way will that lady get 56mpg out of this, but will be interesting to see what she makes of it. I reckon worst case scenario the Prius would save me £1025 ($2050) a year in tax and fuel (don't forget almost $9 a gallon of diesel here), so could well be worth giving up the Volvo (Euro 4 V50 TDi). I am enjoying trying out the technology whatever about the pisstaking - water off a duck's back.
I am going to try the incredibly unattractive but spacious Golf Sportline estate next week, 140bhp DSG, and the Golf Match 5 speed. Hard to find a modern TDi without a 6-speed gearbox, much better fun with a 5 speed as more grunt in third and fourth. Lightweight Match 5dr and sports suspension on 16s could be the way to go. I just want to give less money to the Government every month!