Does the Prius really get 50 mpg?

2016 Toyota Prius c The most petite of the Prius models, the c is a mere 157.3 inches long, making it more than 20 inches shorter than the compact Prius liftback. On the other hand, nimble dimensions do help the Prius c achieve EPA fuel-efficiency ratings of 53 mpg city, 46 mpg highway, and 50 mpg combined.

How many miles can a 2009 Prius last?

With regular maintenance, a Toyota Prius owner can expect to get between 200,000 and 250,000 miles out of their Prius, with some owners topping the 300,000-mile mark and going strong.

Why does my Prius get bad gas mileage?

Your aging hybrid battery could be costing your Prius to have a lower econ. A failing or bad battery does not allow for adequate gasoline engine off time. This action results in more extended periods of engine run time and lowers fuel economy.

How does Prius prime get 133 mpg?

Pulling from the battery pack alone, the Prius Prime scores up to 133 MPGe in EV Mode. All these numbers add up to less time at the fuel pump and more time doing what you love.

What kind of mpg does a Toyota Prius get?

(Apparently no one ever thought a manufacturer might want to use a lower number, so the law simply said the official specs must be used.) By 2008’s more reliable method, the Prius’ rating is 48/45 mpg. This is pretty damn good, especially in city driving.

What causes poor gas mileage on a Prius?

Discussion in ‘ Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy ‘ started by mikeflores2000, Sep 3, 2017 . Root cause of poor gas mileage. Switching from factory spec 0-20 SAE synthetic to 5-30 SAE synthetic for high mileage may have been a mistake. I switched to stop the high consumption of oil ( quart per 2000 miles). Low oil also could be a factor.

When to take a 2010 Prius for an oil change?

Taking 2010 Prius with over 140k miles in for a oil change September 6, 2017. Will re measure MPG and report back results to this thread. Danny3xd likes this.

Can a Prius II be switched to 5W-30?

You have some other MAJOR problem looming. I actually switched our 2010 Prius II with 162 k miles on it to 5w-30 at 120 k miles and haven’t seen a drop in mpg (I average 51.3 mpg with mostly highway driving). I did this to help slow oil consumption (a quart every 4500 miles found by checking the dipstick every weekend).